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Kez Family History

Kez 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: Ken, Ker, Kew, Ketz, Knez, Jez, Kem, Nez, Ke, Key

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Where is the Kez family from?

You can see how Kez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kez families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kez families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kez's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kez families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Kez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kez 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kez. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kez. For the veterans among your Kez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kez lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kez 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kez

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