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Keony Family History

Keony 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: Kenny, Keeny, Keon, Kong, Kwon, Leon, Kern, Penny, Kron, Ken

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Where is the Keony family from?

You can see how Keony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keony family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keony families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Keony family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Keony's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Keony families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keony 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 51 census records available for the last name Keony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keony 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Keony. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keony. For the veterans among your Keony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keony lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keony 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keony

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