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Keeven Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keevan which is an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ciabháin ‘descendant of Ciabhán’ a personal name or byname based on ciabhach ‘having long locks of hair’.

Alternatively, it can also derive from Ó Caomháin ‘descendant of Caomhán’ a diminutive of caomh ‘pleasant’.

This version of the name is associated with an important Mayo family.

The name reflects deep cultural roots in Irish history and heritage.

Both interpretations of the name highlight significant familial lineages in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Keeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Keeven families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keeven families in 1891.
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What did your Keeven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeven. 50% of Keeven men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keeven women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeven 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Keeven. 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 97 military records available for the last name Keeven. For the veterans among your Keeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keeven in 1955 was 31, and 62 in 2004.

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