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Keao Family History

Keao 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: Keto, Kear, Keal, Kean, Keo, Keay, Keas, Kea, Kao, Ko

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Where is the Keao family from?

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

What did your Keao ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Keao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keao 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Keao. 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 Keao. For the veterans among your Keao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keao lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Keao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keao in 1963 was 67, and 53 in 2001.

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