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Keho Family History

Keho 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: Kehr, Kehl, Keto, Kehm, Kehoe, Kehs, Geho, Keo, Kho, Kehn

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Where is the Keho family from?

You can see how Keho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keho family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Keho families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keho's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keho families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keho 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 Keho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keho. 60% of Keho men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keho women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keho were Laborer and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Keho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keho 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Keho. 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 235 military records available for the last name Keho. For the veterans among your Keho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keho lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Keho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keho in 1958 was 62, and 35 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keho 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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