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Keaven Family History

Keaven 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: Keeven, Heaven, Keaveny, Beaven, Beaver, Leven, Raven, Kamen, Aven

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Where is the Keaven family from?

You can see how Keaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaven family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Keaven families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Keaven families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keaven's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Keaven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keaven 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 110 census records available for the last name Keaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaven 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Keaven. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keaven. For the veterans among your Keaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keaven lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keaven 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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