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Keison Family History

Keison 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, Eison, Kenison, Benson, Kenyon, Elson, Keeton, Kenton, Nelson

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Where is the Keison family from?

You can see how Keison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keison family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keison's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Keison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keison 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 307 census records available for the last name Keison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keison 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Keison. 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 43 military records available for the last name Keison. For the veterans among your Keison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keison lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Keison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Keison in 1974 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keison 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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