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Keeren Family History

Keeren 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: Keeven, Keelen, Heeren, Keeran, Keenen, Kern, Keeton, Herren, Keelan

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Where is the Keeren family from?

You can see how Keeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Keeren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Keeren family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeren's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Keeren families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Keeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeren 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Keeren. 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 8 military records available for the last name Keeren. For the veterans among your Keeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeren lifespan?

Average Keeren life expectancy in 1977 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeren 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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