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Keem Family History

Keem Name Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Keam a habitational name from Keyham (Leicestershire) from Old English cǣg ‘key’ or hypothetically ‘boulder’ or a personal name derived from either of these + hām ‘farmstead’. It is possible that the name may sometimes be from Cheam in Surrey.

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


Similar surnames: Keel, Keim, Keep, Kelm, Kees, Keen, Keer, Kehm, Deem, Kem

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Where is the Keem family from?

You can see how Keem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Keem family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keem's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Keem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keem 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 Keem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keem. 39% of Keem men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Keem women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keem were Electrician and School Teacher. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keem 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Keem. 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 200 military records available for the last name Keem. For the veterans among your Keem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Keem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keem in 1962 was 37, and 90 in 2003.

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