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Keenen Family History

Keenen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keenan.

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


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Where is the Keenen family from?

You can see how Keenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keenen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Keenen families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Keenen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keenen families in 1891.
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What did your Keenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keenen. 100% of Keenen 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Keenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenen 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Keenen. 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 457 military records available for the last name Keenen. For the veterans among your Keenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Keenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Keenen in 1956 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenen 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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