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Keaveney Family History

Keaveney Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Ó or Mac Géibheannaigh ‘descendant (or son) of Géibheannach’ a personal name based on géibheannach meaning ‘bound or captive one’.

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


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Where is the Keaveney family from?

You can see how Keaveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaveney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keaveney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Keaveney families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Keaveney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keaveney families in 1891.
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What did your Keaveney 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 Keaveney. 67% of Keaveney men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Keaveney 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
    67%
  • General Labourer Heavy Work
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keaveney. 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 500 military records available for the last name Keaveney. For the veterans among your Keaveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keaveney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Keaveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keaveney in 1959 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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