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Keenman Family History

Keenman 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, Kinman, Kelman, Greenman, Beeman, Keelan, Kleiman, Henman

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Where is the Keenman family from?

You can see how Keenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keenman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keenman family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keenman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Keenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Keenman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keenman. For the veterans among your Keenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keenman

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