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Keohane Family History

Keohane Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eocháin

‘son of Eochán’ a diminutive of the personal name Eochaidh (see Keogh).

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


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Where is the Keohane family from?

You can see how Keohane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keohane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keohane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Keohane families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Keohane's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Keohane families in 1911.
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What did your Keohane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keohane. 22% of Keohane men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Keohane women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keohane were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    21%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keohane. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keohane. For the veterans among your Keohane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keohane lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keohane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keohane in 1955 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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