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Keaveny Family History

Keaveny Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keaveney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keaveny family from?

You can see how Keaveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaveny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keaveny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Keaveny families living in Northumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Keaveny's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Keaveny families in 1891.
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What did your Keaveny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keaveny. 60% of Keaveny men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Keaveny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keaveny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keaveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaveny 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keaveny. 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 520 military records available for the last name Keaveny. For the veterans among your Keaveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keaveny lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Keaveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Keaveny in 1942 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keaveny 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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