Kees Family History

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Kees Name Meaning

from a vernacular form of the Roman family name Cornelius. variant of Kase 2 or possibly 1. Americanized spelling of German Kies and Kiese, from an old personal name, Giso, of uncertain etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Keep, Dees, Keen, Keel, Hees, Lees, Keyes, Rees, Mees, Kehs

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Kees Family Origin

Where is the Kees family from?

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    You can see how Kees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kees family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kees families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Kees families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kees's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kees families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Kees Family Occupations

    What did your Kees ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kees. The most common Kees occupation in the USA was Farmer. 47% of Kees's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Kees family was Farm Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      47%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kees ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Kees Historical Records

    What Kees family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kees census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kees. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kees. For the veterans among your Kees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Kees Life Expectancy

    What is the average Kees lifespan?

    Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kees in 1954 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kees

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kees 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.

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