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Keays Family History

Keays Surname Meaning

Manx and Irish: variant of Keys.

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


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Where is the Keays family from?

You can see how Keays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keays family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keays families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 58 Keays families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Keays's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keays families in 1911.
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What did your Keays ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keays. 59% of Keays men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keays women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Farmers Son
    11%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Keays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keays 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Keays. 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 731 military records available for the last name Keays. For the veterans among your Keays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keays lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Keays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keays in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keays 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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