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Keus Family History

Keus 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: Kus, Reus, Klus, Kaus, Kees, Deus, Kehs, Beus, Keup, Keys

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Where is the Keus family from?

You can see how Keus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Keus families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Keus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Keus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keus 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Keus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Keus. For the veterans among your Keus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keus lifespan?

Average Keus life expectancy in 1992 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keus 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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