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Keend Family History

Keend 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: Keen, Keena, Keene, Keeny, Kind, Kern, Ken, Kenny, Keane, Keel

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Where is the Keend family from?

You can see how Keend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keend family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keend families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Keend families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Keend's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Keend families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keend 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 46 census records available for the last name Keend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keend 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Keend. 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 Keend. For the veterans among your Keend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keend lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Keend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Keend in 1977 was 92, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keend 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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