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Keynon Family History

Keynon 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: Eynon, Keyton, Keylon, Kennon, Beynon, Kenyon, Keeton, Kenton, Menon

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Where is the Keynon family from?

You can see how Keynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keynon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Keynon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Keynon families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Keynon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keynon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keynon 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 Keynon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keynon. 50% of Keynon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Caretaker
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Keynon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Keynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keynon 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Keynon. 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 99 military records available for the last name Keynon. For the veterans among your Keynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keynon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Keynon in 1963 was 75, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keynon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keynon 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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