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Keone Family History

Keone Surname 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: Keane, Krone, Leone, Keene, Kone, Koone, Keune, Kenne, Keon, Kong

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Where is the Keone family from?

You can see how Keone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keone families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Keone families living in Alberta. This was about 36% of all the recorded Keone's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Keone families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keone. 40% of Keone men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Keone women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keone were Foreman and Trimmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Trimmer
    40%

What Keone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keone 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Keone. 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 188 military records available for the last name Keone. For the veterans among your Keone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keone lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Keone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keone in 1969 was 83, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keone ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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