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Keenes Family History

Keenes Name Meaning

see Keens .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Keeney, Keene, Keener, Kernes, Keenen, Kenner, Kerner, Keane, Kelner

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Where is the Keenes family from?

You can see how Keenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Keenes families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenes's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Keenes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keenes. 67% of Keenes 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenes 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Keenes. 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 144 military records available for the last name Keenes. For the veterans among your Keenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenes lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Keenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keenes in 2002 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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