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Keepan Family History

Keepan 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: Keelan, Keegan, Keenan, Keeran, Keehan, Keeton, Kelman, Meehan

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Where is the Keepan family from?

You can see how Keepan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keepan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Keepan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Keepan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keepan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keepan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keepan 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 52 census records available for the last name Keepan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keepan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Keepan. 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 Keepan. For the veterans among your Keepan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keepan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keepan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keepan

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