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Keatny Family History

Keatny 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, Keane, Keating, Kearney, Krasny, Kearns, Beatty, Keaney

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Where is the Keatny family from?

You can see how Keatny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keatny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keatny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keatny families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Keatny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keatny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Keatny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keatny 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Keatny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keatny. For the veterans among your Keatny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keatny

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