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Keohan Family History

Keohan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork): variant of Keohane.

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


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Where is the Keohan family from?

You can see how Keohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keohan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Keohan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Keohan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Keohan families in 1911.
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What did your Keohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keohan. 20% of Keohan men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Keohan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keohan were Auditor and 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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Auditor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Keohan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keohan 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Keohan. 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 209 military records available for the last name Keohan. For the veterans among your Keohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keohan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Keohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keohan in 1965 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keohan 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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