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Keyson Family History

Keyson 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: Kelson, Keyton, Keylon, Keysor, Benson, Kenyon, Elson, Keeton, Kenton

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Where is the Keyson family from?

You can see how Keyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keyson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keyson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keyson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Keyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyson 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Keyson. 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 62 military records available for the last name Keyson. For the veterans among your Keyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Keyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keyson in 1980 was 61, and 79 in 2002.

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