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Keanu Family History

Keanu Name 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: Keane, Kean, Kang, Bean, Kan, Dean, Kranz, Kant, Kern, Kano

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Where is the Keanu family from?

You can see how Keanu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keanu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keanu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Keanu families living in Hawaii. This was about 62% of all the recorded Keanu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Keanu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keanu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keanu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keanu. 100% of Keanu men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Keanu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keanu 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Keanu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Keanu. For the veterans among your Keanu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keanu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Keanu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keanu in 1964 was 52, and 49 in 2000.

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