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Keang Family History

Keang 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: Kang, Keane, Kuang, Klang, Keng, Kean, Khang, Kiang, Wang, Yang

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Where is the Keang family from?

You can see how Keang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keang family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keang family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keang's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keang 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 Keang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keang 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Keang. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keang. For the veterans among your Keang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keang lifespan?

Average Keang life expectancy in 1988 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keang 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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