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Keans Family History

Keans Name 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: Means, Krans, Keane, Beans, Kearns, Jeans, Deans, Keats, Skeans, Kean

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Where is the Keans family from?

You can see how Keans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Keans families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Keans's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Keans families in 1911.
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What did your Keans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keans. 50% of Keans men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keans women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Tinsmith
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keans 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Keans. 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 487 military records available for the last name Keans. For the veterans among your Keans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Keans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keans in 1963 was 92, and 76 in 1999.

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