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Keanis Family History

Keanis 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: Kennis, Kanis, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Means, Krans, Keane, Banis

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Where is the Keanis family from?

You can see how Keanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keanis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keanis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Keanis family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keanis's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Keanis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Keanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keanis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Keanis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keanis. For the veterans among your Keanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keanis lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keanis

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