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Keenachan Family History

Keenachan 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: Kernaghan, Lenahan, Keenan, Kinahan, Meenach, Keehan, Jonathan

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Where is the Keenachan family from?

You can see how Keenachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenachan family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Keenachan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Keenachan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenachan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Keenachan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Keenachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenachan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keenachan. 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 Keenachan. For the veterans among your Keenachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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