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Keenon Family History

Keenon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keenan. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Keenon family from?

You can see how Keenon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keenon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Keenon families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Keenon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keenon families in 1891.
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What did your Keenon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keenon. 100% of Keenon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keenon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenon 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Keenon. 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 366 military records available for the last name Keenon. For the veterans among your Keenon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keenon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keenon in 1962 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenon 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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