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Keavener Family History

Keavener 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: Heavener, Keaveney, Cravener, Keaveny, Heavner, Hevener, Cavener

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Where is the Keavener family from?

You can see how Keavener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keavener family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Keavener families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keavener's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keavener families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Keavener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keavener 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Keavener. 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 military records available for the last name Keavener. For the veterans among your Keavener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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