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Kehney Family History

Kehney 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: Keaney, Keeney, Behney, Kenney, Kerney, Cerney, Zehner, Kenner

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Where is the Kehney family from?

You can see how Kehney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kehney families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Kehney family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehney's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kehney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehney 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 64 census records available for the last name Kehney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kehney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kehney. For the veterans among your Kehney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehney lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Kehney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kehney in 1998 was 90, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehney 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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