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Keatons Family History

Keatons 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: Keaton, Seaton, Keeton, Kenton, Heaton, Keating, Yeaton, Leaton

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Where is the Keatons family from?

You can see how Keatons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keatons family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Keatons families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Keatons families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keatons's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keatons families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Keatons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keatons 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keatons. 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 military records available for the last name Keatons. For the veterans among your Keatons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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