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Kean Family History

Kean Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keane.

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


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Where is the Kean family from?

You can see how Kean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 257 Kean families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kean's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kean. 14% of Kean men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Kean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kean were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Motor Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Kean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68,000 census records available for the last name Kean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kean 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Kean. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Kean. For the veterans among your Kean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kean lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kean in 1949 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kean 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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