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Keeter Name Meaning

Altered form of German Küter (see Kueter ).

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


Similar surnames: Keeler, Kueter, Peeler, Teater, Deener, Keiter, Fetter, Kenter

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Where is the Keeter family from?

You can see how Keeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Keeter families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keeter's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Keeter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeter 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 Keeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeter. 28% of Keeter men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Keeter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keeter were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Keeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeter 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Keeter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Keeter. For the veterans among your Keeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Keeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keeter in 1956 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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