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Keena Family History

Keena Surname Meaning

Irish (Westmeath): Anglicized form of Ó Caoinnigh a variant of Ó Coinnigh see Kenny.

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


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Where is the Keena family from?

You can see how Keena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Keena families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keena's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keena families in 1891.
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What did your Keena ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keena. 100% of Keena 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Keena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keena 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 Keena. 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 719 military records available for the last name Keena. For the veterans among your Keena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keena lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Keena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Keena in 1956 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keena 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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