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Keanan Family History

Keanan Surname Meaning

from Ó Cianáin see Keenan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keanan family from?

You can see how Keanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keanan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Keanan families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Keanan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keanan families in 1891.
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What did your Keanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keanan. 100% of Keanan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keanan 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Keanan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Keanan. For the veterans among your Keanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keanan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Keanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Keanan in 1971 was 86, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keanan 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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