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Keanny Family History

Keanny 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: Kenny, Keaney, Penny, Kann, Heaney, Denny, Keane, Kearney, Klann

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Where is the Keanny family from?

You can see how Keanny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keanny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Keanny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Keanny family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keanny's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Keanny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keanny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Keanny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keanny 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Keanny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Keanny. For the veterans among your Keanny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keanny lifespan?

Average Keanny life expectancy in 1997 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keanny 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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