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Keyston Family History

Keyston Surname Meaning

see Keston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keyston family from?

You can see how Keyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keyston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keyston families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyston's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Keyston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keyston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keyston. 60% of Keyston men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%

What Keyston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Keyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyston 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Keyston. 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 59 military records available for the last name Keyston. For the veterans among your Keyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyston lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1998, in the United States, Keyston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keyston in 1944 was 37, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keyston 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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