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Keaman Family History

Keaman 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: Kelman, Seaman, Leaman, Kaman, Yeaman, Beaman, Kerman, German, Kalman

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Where is the Keaman family from?

You can see how Keaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Keaman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keaman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keaman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keaman 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 346 census records available for the last name Keaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaman 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Keaman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Keaman. For the veterans among your Keaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keaman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keaman 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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