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Keehner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kühner (see Kuhner ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Keener, Keefner, Kuehner, Keesler, Kashner, Kepner, Deener, Kelner

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Where is the Keehner family from?

You can see how Keehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keehner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Keehner families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Keehner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keehner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keehner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keehner. 100% of Keehner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keehner 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Keehner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 346 military records available for the last name Keehner. For the veterans among your Keehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keehner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Keehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keehner in 1951 was 32, and 60 in 2004.

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