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Keaner Family History

Keaner 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: Kenner, Kerner, Keane, Kraner, Kelner, Kemner, Deaner, Keaney, Beaner

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Where is the Keaner family from?

You can see how Keaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Keaner families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keaner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Keaner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
  • 1901
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What did your Keaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keaner. 16% of Keaner men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Keaner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keaner were Dragline Operator and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Dragline Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Keaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaner 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Keaner. 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 158 military records available for the last name Keaner. For the veterans among your Keaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keaner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Keaner in 1965 was 80, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keaner 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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