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Keon Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Keown .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kern, Keown, Kean, Keel, Lenon, Roon, Kehoe, Keys, Devon, Kenna

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Where is the Keon family from?

You can see how Keon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Keon families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Keon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Keon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Keon. 67% of Keon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Keon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keon 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Keon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Keon. For the veterans among your Keon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Keon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keon in 1960 was 57, and 77 in 2003.

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