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Keisson Family History

Keisson 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: Kelson, Bisson, Soisson, Poisson, Keniston, Kinson, Kessen, Sisson

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Where is the Keisson family from?

You can see how Keisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Keisson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Keisson families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Keisson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Keisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisson 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 39 census records available for the last name Keisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Keisson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keisson. For the veterans among your Keisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Keisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keisson in 1954 was 50, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keisson 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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