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Keenor Family History

Keenor Surname Meaning

Apparently from Keynor in Sidlesham (Sussex) though it is by no means certain that the medieval and post-medieval bearers are connected.

The place-name is recorded as Kienora in the 12th century and derives from Old English cȳna genitive plural of cū ‘cow’ + ōra ‘bank edge slope’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Keenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Keenor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Keenor families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Keenor's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Keenor families in 1891.
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What did your Keenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keenor. 20% of Keenor men worked as a Plumber and 95% of Keenor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keenor were Stone Mason and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Stone Mason
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Keenor. 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 212 military records available for the last name Keenor. For the veterans among your Keenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenor lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Keenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keenor in 1975 was 66, and 53 in 2000.

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