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Keba Family History

Keba Name 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: Kaba, Kuba, Koba, Seba, Kea, Kemp, Baba, Ba, Reza, Kobe

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Where is the Keba family from?

You can see how Keba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Keba families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keba's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keba. 54% of Keba men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Coke Drawer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Keba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keba 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Keba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Keba. For the veterans among your Keba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Keba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Keba in 1966 was 91, and 76 in 2003.

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