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Keosson Family History

Keosson 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: Kelson, Posson, Rosson, Kessen, Kasson, Tesson, Gosson, Esson, Besson

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Where is the Keosson family from?

You can see how Keosson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keosson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Keosson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keosson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Keosson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Keosson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keosson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keosson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keosson. For the veterans among your Keosson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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