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Keates Name Meaning

English (mainly Staffordshire): variant of Keate (see Kite ) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Kates, Keats, Kertes, Keatts, Yeates, Gates, Keitel, Coates, Goates

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Where is the Keates family from?

You can see how Keates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Keates family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Keates's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Keates families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keates. 50% of Keates men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keates women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Pipe Fitter
    17%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Keates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keates 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keates. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keates. For the veterans among your Keates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keates lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keates in 1953 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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