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Keson Family History

Keson 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, Teson, Okeson, Beson, Keon, Son, Kwon, Heron, Leon, Benson

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Where is the Keson family from?

You can see how Keson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Keson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 52% of all the recorded Keson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Keson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keson 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 Keson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keson. 54% of Keson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Keson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keson were Dishwasher and Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Dishwasher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Keson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Keson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keson 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Keson. 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 75 military records available for the last name Keson. For the veterans among your Keson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Keson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keson in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keson 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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