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Keau Family History

Keau 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: Kau, Beau, Kear, Reau, Keal, Kean, Keay, Keas, Kea, Ku

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Where is the Keau family from?

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

What did your Keau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Keau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keau 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Keau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Keau. For the veterans among your Keau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Keau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Keau in 1970 was 72, and 49 in 1999.

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