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Keuter Family History

Keuter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reuter, Ketter, Keuler, Kreuter, Kuter, Kelter, Deuter, Keiter

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Where is the Keuter family from?

You can see how Keuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keuter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keuter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Keuter families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Keuter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Keuter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keuter 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 Keuter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keuter. 40% of Keuter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keuter women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Keuter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Keuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keuter 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Keuter. 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 195 military records available for the last name Keuter. For the veterans among your Keuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keuter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keuter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keuter in 1962 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keuter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keuter 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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