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Keewan Family History

Keewan 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: Keelan, Keegan, Keenan, Keeran, Keehan, Keeton, Kelman, Meehan

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Where is the Keewan family from?

You can see how Keewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keewan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keewan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Keewan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Keewan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Keewan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Keewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keewan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Keewan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Keewan. For the veterans among your Keewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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