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Keohane Family History

Keohane Name Meaning

Irish (Cork): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eocháin ‘son of Eochán’ a diminutive of the personal name Eochaidh (see Keogh ).

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


Similar surnames: Lehane, Keane, Keown, Keelan, Teahan, Shane, Deane, Kissane, Kohne

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Where is the Keohane family from?

You can see how Keohane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keohane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keohane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Keohane families living in Glamorgan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Keohane's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Keohane families in 1891.
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What did your Keohane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keohane. 39% of Keohane men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Keohane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keohane were Tyre Se Treader and Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Tyre Se Treader
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Cook
    4%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Keohane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keohane 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keohane. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keohane. For the veterans among your Keohane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keohane lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keohane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keohane in 1955 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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