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Keskeny Family History

Keskeny 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: Kessen, Kesten, Keaveny, Kaskey, Kemeny, Koskey, Teskey, Keeny, Keske

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Where is the Keskeny family from?

You can see how Keskeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keskeny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keskeny family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keskeny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keskeny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keskeny 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 Keskeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keskeny. 100% of Keskeny men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Keskeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Keskeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keskeny 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Keskeny. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keskeny. For the veterans among your Keskeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keskeny lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Keskeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Keskeny in 1976 was 80, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keskeny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keskeny 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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