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Kees Family History

Kees Surname Meaning

Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

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


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Where is the Kees family from?

You can see how Kees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kees family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Kees families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kees's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kees families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kees. 18% of Kees men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Kees women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kees were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Kees family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Kees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kees 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kees. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kees. For the veterans among your Kees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kees lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kees in 1954 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kees

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kees 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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