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Keator Family History

Keator Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Küter (see Kuter).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keator family from?

You can see how Keator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keator family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Keator families living in Yukon Territory. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keator's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Keator families in 1911.
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What did your Keator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keator. 32% of Keator men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Keator women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keator were Manager and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keator census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 549 immigration records available for the last name Keator. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 725 military records available for the last name Keator. For the veterans among your Keator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keator lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Keator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keator in 1956 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keator ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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