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Keon Family History

Keon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keown.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keon family from?

You can see how Keon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Keon families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keon 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 Keon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keon. 100% of Keon men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Keon 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Keon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keon 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Keon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Keon. For the veterans among your Keon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Keon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keon in 1960 was 57, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keon 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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