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Keence Family History

Keence 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: Keene, Bence, Keane, Spence, Dence, Lence, Kierce, Kiene, Keen

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Where is the Keence family from?

You can see how Keence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keence family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Keence families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Keence family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keence's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Keence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keence 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 102 census records available for the last name Keence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keence 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keence. 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 21 military records available for the last name Keence. For the veterans among your Keence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keence lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Keence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Keence in 1967 was 76, and 22 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keence 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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