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Keenum Family History

Keenum Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keenan.

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


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Where is the Keenum family from?

You can see how Keenum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keenum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keenum family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenum's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Keenum families in 1891.
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What did your Keenum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keenum. 38% of Keenum men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Keenum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keenum were Farming 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keenum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenum 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Keenum. 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 Keenum. For the veterans among your Keenum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keenum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keenum in 1955 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenum 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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