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Keany Family History

Keany Surname Meaning

Irish (Leitrim and Sligo): variant of Keaney.

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


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Where is the Keany family from?

You can see how Keany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Keany families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keany families in 1891.
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What did your Keany 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 Keany. 50% of Keany men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Keany 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keany 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keany. 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 400 military records available for the last name Keany. For the veterans among your Keany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keany in 1964 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keany 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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