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Keanum Family History

Keanum 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: Keenum, Ranum, Keane, Tranum, Granum, Keaney, Kean, Lanum, Kellum

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Where is the Keanum family from?

You can see how Keanum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keanum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keanum families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Keanum family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keanum's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Keanum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keanum 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 Keanum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keanum. 100% of Keanum women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Keanum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Keanum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keanum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Keanum. 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 10 military records available for the last name Keanum. For the veterans among your Keanum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keanum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Keanum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keanum in 1977 was 33, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keanum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keanum 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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