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Keesan Family History

Keesan 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 Keesan family from?

You can see how Keesan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keesan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Keesan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keesan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Keesan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Keesan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Keesan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Keesan. For the veterans among your Keesan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keesan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Keesan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Keesan in 1970 was 78, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keesan 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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