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Keu Family History

Keu Name 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: Ku, Ken, Ker, Kew, Kou, Kau, Leu, Beu, Neu, Kem

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Where is the Keu family from?

You can see how Keu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keu families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Keu family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Keu's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Keu families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Keu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Keu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keu 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Keu. 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 22 military records available for the last name Keu. For the veterans among your Keu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keu lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Keu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Keu in 1975 was 88, and 72 in 1987.

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