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Keelon Family History

Keelon 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: Keeton, Keelan, Keelen, Keylon, Keelin, Kenyon, Kaplon, Kenton, Keel

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Where is the Keelon family from?

You can see how Keelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keelon family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keelon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Keelon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keelon 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 311 census records available for the last name Keelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelon 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Keelon. 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 51 military records available for the last name Keelon. For the veterans among your Keelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Keelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Keelon in 1972 was 72, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keelon 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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