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Keevans Family History

Keevans 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: Keeven, Keelan, Keegan, Keenan, Bevans, Evans, Kerans, Keeran, Keehan

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Where is the Keevans family from?

You can see how Keevans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keevans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keevans families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 3 Keevans families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Keevans's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Keevans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Keevans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keevans 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Keevans. 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 10 military records available for the last name Keevans. For the veterans among your Keevans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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