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Keener Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiener or Kühner (see Kuehner ). English: variant of Keenor a habitational name from Keynor in Sidlesham (Sussex) derived from Old English cȳna genitive plural of ‘cow’ + ōra ‘bank edge slope’.

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


Similar surnames: Keeney, Keehner, Keeler, Kepner, Keefner, Keefer, Deener, Keene

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Where is the Keener family from?

You can see how Keener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Keener families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Keener's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keener families in 1911.
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What did your Keener ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Keener. 100% of Keener women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Keener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keener 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keener. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Keener. For the veterans among your Keener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keener lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Keener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keener in 1944 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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