Origins of the Keith surname
About the Keiths
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Interesting facts about Keith
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Keith surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Keith first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Keiths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Keiths in 1921
Dressmaker
140
Domestic Servant
116
F S
102
Housekeeper
79
House Servant
69
Common male occupations for Keiths in 1921
Farmer
187
Farm Servant
136
Farm Hands
135
Tailor
95
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
91
