Origins of the Keiff surname
About the Keiffs
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Interesting facts about Keiff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Keiff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were Keiffs most likely to marry?
O Keiffs
&
Balizets
Our tell us which families married Keiffs.
What are the most common Keiff first names?
John
Michael
Mary
Ellen
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Common jobs for Keiffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Keiffs in 1921
Laundress
3
Cotton Weaver
2
Machinest Blose
2
A School
1
Accountant Clerk
1
Common male occupations for Keiffs in 1921
French Polisher
8
Coal Miner
2
French Polisher Invalid Furniture
2
French Polisher Pianoforte
2
Bricklayer
1
