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Keavney Family History

Keavney 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: Kearney, Keaney, Keaveney, Heaney, Keane, Heagney, Eavey, Reaney

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Where is the Keavney family from?

You can see how Keavney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keavney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keavney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Keavney families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keavney's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Keavney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keavney 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 Keavney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keavney. 18% of Keavney men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Keavney women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keavney were Clerk and House Keeper.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • House Keeper
    17%

What Keavney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keavney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keavney 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Keavney. 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 161 military records available for the last name Keavney. For the veterans among your Keavney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keavney lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Keavney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keavney in 1958 was 66, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keavney 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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