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Keenest Family History

Keenest 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: Ernest, Kienast, Kennett, Genest, Keeney, Keene, Keener, Kernes

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Where is the Keenest family from?

You can see how Keenest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keenest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Keenest families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenest's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keenest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keenest 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 42 census records available for the last name Keenest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenest 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 immigration records available for the last name Keenest. 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 5 military records available for the last name Keenest. For the veterans among your Keenest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenest lifespan?

Average Keenest life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenest 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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