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Keahn Family History

Keahn 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: Kahn, Klahn, Krahn, Kearn, Keehn, Kean, Kehn, Bean, Hearn, Kan

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Where is the Keahn family from?

You can see how Keahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keahn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keahn families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keahn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Keahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Keahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keahn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Keahn. 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 22 military records available for the last name Keahn. For the veterans among your Keahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Keahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keahn in 1964 was 69, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keahn 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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