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Keens Family History

Keens Surname Meaning

English (southeastern):: variant of Caines. variant of Keen with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Keens family from?

You can see how Keens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Keens families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Keens's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Keens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keens 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 Keens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keens. 22% of Keens men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Keens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keens were Mechanic and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Incorporated Accountant
    22%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Milliner Hat Trade
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keens 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Keens. 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 638 military records available for the last name Keens. For the veterans among your Keens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Keens in 1963 was 58, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keens 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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