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Keum Family History

Keum 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: Keim, Kelm, Veum, Kehm, Krum, Reum, Kem, Keup, Ku, Kim

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Where is the Keum family from?

You can see how Keum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Keum families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keum's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Keum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keum 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 81 census records available for the last name Keum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keum 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Keum. For the veterans among your Keum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keum lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Keum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keum in 1991 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keum 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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