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Keylon Family History

Keylon Surname Meaning

Probably of German origin but unexplained. Perhaps an altered form of Keylor or Gehlen.

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


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Where is the Keylon family from?

You can see how Keylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keylon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keylon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Keylon families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keylon's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Keylon families in 1891.
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What did your Keylon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keylon. 48% of Keylon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keylon women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keylon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keylon 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Keylon. 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 455 military records available for the last name Keylon. For the veterans among your Keylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keylon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Keylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keylon in 1958 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keylon 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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