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Keand Family History

Keand 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: Keane, Kean, Kang, Bean, Brand, Kan, Dean, Hand, Kranz, Beard

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Where is the Keand family from?

You can see how Keand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keand families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Keand family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keand's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Keand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keand 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 586 census records available for the last name Keand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keand 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Keand. 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 64 military records available for the last name Keand. For the veterans among your Keand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keand 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keand

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