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Keenihan Family History

Keenihan 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: Keenan, Keehan, Lenihan, Meehan, Jernigan, Keelan, Moynihan, Kleiman

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Where is the Keenihan family from?

You can see how Keenihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keenihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keenihan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keenihan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keenihan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Keenihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenihan 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 Keenihan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Keenihan. For the veterans among your Keenihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenihan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Keenihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keenihan in 1967 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenihan 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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