Keeven Family History

Keeven Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keevan which is an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ciabháin ‘descendant of Ciabhán’ a personal name or byname based on ciabhach ‘having long locks of hair’.

Alternatively, it can also derive from Ó Caomháin ‘descendant of Caomhán’ a diminutive of caomh ‘pleasant’.

This version of the name is associated with an important Mayo family.

The name reflects deep cultural roots in Irish history and heritage.

Both interpretations of the name highlight significant familial lineages in Ireland.

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

Similar surnames: Keeley, Kleven, Keenan, Kevin, Keelen, Keegan, Heaven, Leven, Keenen, Kessen

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
97	Military Records
65	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Keeven family from?

You can see how Keeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Keeven families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keeven families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeven 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 Keeven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeven. 50% of Keeven men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keeven women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Farmer

50%

Farm laborer

25%

Laborer

25%

Teacher

100%

What Keeven family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Keeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeven census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Keeven. 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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Military Records

There are 97 military records available for the last name Keeven. For the veterans among your Keeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keeven in 1955 was 31, and 62 in 2004.

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Keeven Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keevan which is an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ciabháin ‘descendant of Ciabhán’ a personal name or byname based on ciabhach ‘having long locks of hair’.

Alternatively, it can also derive from Ó Caomháin ‘descendant of Caomhán’ a diminutive of caomh ‘pleasant’.

This version of the name is associated with an important Mayo family.

The name reflects deep cultural roots in Irish history and heritage.

Both interpretations of the name highlight significant familial lineages in Ireland.

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

Where is the Keeven family from?

What did your Keeven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeven. 50% of Keeven men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keeven women worked as a Teacher.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Farm laborer

25%

Laborer

25%

Teacher

100%

What Keeven family records will you find?

What is the average Keeven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keeven in 1955 was 31, and 62 in 2004.

Keeven Family History

Keeven Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Keeven

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Keeven lifespan?

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Keeven Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Keeven

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Where is the Keeven family from?

What did your Keeven ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Keeven family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Keeven family history

What is the average Keeven lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Keeven family tree

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