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Keo Family History

Keo Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written កែវ from a Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘crystal’.Hawaiian: unexplained.Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 柯 see Ke

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


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Where is the Keo family from?

You can see how Keo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Keo families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Keo's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Keo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keo. 100% of Keo men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keo 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Keo. 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 675 military records available for the last name Keo. For the veterans among your Keo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keo in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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