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Keana Family History

Keana 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: Keane, Kana, Kemna, Keena, Kean, Kenna, Kang, Bean, Kaba, Kan

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Where is the Keana family from?

You can see how Keana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keana family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keana families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Keana's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keana 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 Keana ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Keana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Keana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keana 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Keana. 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 military records available for the last name Keana. For the veterans among your Keana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keana lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Keana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keana in 1992 was 78, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keana 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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