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Keban Family History

Keban Surname 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: Kleban, Kuban, Kean, Kenan, Bean, Kaba, Ban, Kan, Dean, Kazan

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Where is the Keban family from?

You can see how Keban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keban family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keban families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Keban family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keban's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Keban families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Keban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keban 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Keban. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Keban lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keban 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keban

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