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Keenholt Family History

Keenholt 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: Kienholz, Reinholt, Denholm, Keilholtz, Overholt, Reinhold, Kronholm

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Where is the Keenholt family from?

You can see how Keenholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keenholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Keenholt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenholt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keenholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keenholt 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 45 census records available for the last name Keenholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenholt 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 Keenholt. 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 Keenholt. For the veterans among your Keenholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenholt lifespan?

Average Keenholt life expectancy in 1981 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenholt 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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