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Keayes Family History

Keayes 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: Keyes, Kayes, Keays, Hayes, Keane, Eakes, Kees, Eales, Eames, Neaves

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Where is the Keayes family from?

You can see how Keayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keayes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keayes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keayes families living in Maine. This was about 83% of all the recorded Keayes's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Keayes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keayes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Keayes. 100% of Keayes men worked as a Farming. .

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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 1921

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Keayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keayes 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Keayes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Keayes. For the veterans among your Keayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keayes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Keayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keayes in 1963 was 92, and 93 in 2002.

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