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Keken Family History

Keken 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: Keen, Kemen, Leven, Eden, Kerker, Kern, Kenkel, Ken, Kamen, Leben

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Where is the Keken family from?

You can see how Keken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Keken family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Keken's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Keken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keken 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 39 census records available for the last name Keken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keken 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Keken. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keken. For the veterans among your Keken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keken 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 Keken

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