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Keannan Family History

Keannan 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: Kennan, Kannan, Mannan, Hannan, Keenan, Kinnan, Khanna, Kanaan, Annan

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Where is the Keannan family from?

You can see how Keannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keannan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Keannan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Keannan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keannan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keannan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Keannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keannan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keannan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keannan. For the veterans among your Keannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keannan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keannan 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 Keannan

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