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Keyso Family History

Keyso 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: Kelso, Keys, Keysor, Kelson, Leys, Keyser, Keyes, Keto, Kees, Penso

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Where is the Keyso family from?

You can see how Keyso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keyso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keyso families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyso's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Keyso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyso 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 84 census records available for the last name Keyso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyso 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keyso. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keyso. For the veterans among your Keyso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyso lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Keyso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Keyso in 1967 was 60, and 48 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keyso 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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