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Keywan Family History

Keywan 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: Kelman, Keelan, Eyman, Dewan, Keown, Kirwan, Keegan, Keenan, Kerwin

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Where is the Keywan family from?

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

What did your Keywan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Keywan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keywan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Keywan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Keywan. For the veterans among your Keywan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keywan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Keywan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keywan in 1969 was 61, and 85 in 2002.

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