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Keehn Family History

Keehn Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keehan. Americanized form of German Kühn (see Kuehn).

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


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Where is the Keehn family from?

You can see how Keehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keehn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Keehn families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Keehn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keehn families in 1891.
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What did your Keehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keehn. 100% of Keehn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keehn 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Keehn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keehn. For the veterans among your Keehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keehn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keehn in 1953 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keehn 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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