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Keno Family History

Keno Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Kenowski a surname of Polish origin (see Kinowski). Ethiopian: Oromo name unexplained.

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


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Where is the Keno family from?

You can see how Keno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Keno families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Keno's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keno families in 1891.
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What did your Keno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keno. 48% of Keno men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Keno women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keno were Salesman and House Keeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • House Keeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keno 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Keno. 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 324 military records available for the last name Keno. For the veterans among your Keno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keno lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Keno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keno in 1945 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keno 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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