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Keilson Family History

Keilson 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: Kelson, Neilson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kilton, Belson, Kinson

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Where is the Keilson family from?

You can see how Keilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keilson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Keilson family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Keilson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Keilson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilson 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 Keilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keilson. 34% of Keilson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Keilson women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Keilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Keilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilson 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Keilson. 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 131 military records available for the last name Keilson. For the veterans among your Keilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keilson in 1962 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keilson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilson 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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