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Keymon Family History

Keymon 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: Keyton, Keylon, Kenyon, Keeton, Kenton, Kelman, Lemon, Eynon, Kelson

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Where is the Keymon family from?

You can see how Keymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keymon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keymon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Keymon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keymon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keymon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keymon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keymon. 100% of Keymon men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Keymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keymon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keymon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Keymon. For the veterans among your Keymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keymon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keymon in 1964 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

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