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Keenedy Family History

Keenedy 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: Kennedy, Keeney, Keeley, Feeney, Keaney, Keedy, Deeney, Keesey, Keene

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Where is the Keenedy family from?

You can see how Keenedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keenedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keenedy families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenedy's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Keenedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keenedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keenedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keenedy. 60% of Keenedy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keenedy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keenedy were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Keenedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Keenedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenedy 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Keenedy. 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 139 military records available for the last name Keenedy. For the veterans among your Keenedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenedy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Keenedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Keenedy in 1974 was 63, and 41 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keenedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenedy 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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