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Keevens Family History

Keevens 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, Stevens, Kleven, Reeves, Levens, Keaveny, Lievens, Keepers

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Where is the Keevens family from?

You can see how Keevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keevens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Keevens families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keevens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keevens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Keevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keevens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keevens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keevens. For the veterans among your Keevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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