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Keldon Family History

Keldon 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: Eldon, Kelson, Skeldon, Weldon, Kelton, Neldon, Seldon, Beldon, Elton

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Where is the Keldon family from?

You can see how Keldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keldon family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keldon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keldon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keldon 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 Keldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer Heavy Wor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keldon. 100% of Keldon men worked as a Wharf Labourer Heavy Wor and 100% of Keldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wharf Labourer Heavy Wor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keldon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Keldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keldon 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Keldon. 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 36 military records available for the last name Keldon. For the veterans among your Keldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keldon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Keldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keldon in 1967 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keldon 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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