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Keohn Family History

Keohn 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: Krohn, Keown, Kohn, Keehn, Kehn, Keon, John, Kwon, Leon, Kern

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Where is the Keohn family from?

You can see how Keohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Keohn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Keohn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Keohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Keohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keohn 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Keohn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Keohn. For the veterans among your Keohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keohn lifespan?

Average Keohn life expectancy in 2001 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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