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Keaus Family History

Keaus 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: Knaus, Kaus, Kraus, Klaus, Keats, Keas, Keays, Kaur, Kaul, Kus

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Where is the Keaus family from?

You can see how Keaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Keaus families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Keaus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Keaus families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Keaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaus 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Keaus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Keaus. For the veterans among your Keaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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