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Keogh Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Keough .

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


Similar surnames: Kough, Kerch, Keath, Krugh, Keach, Peugh, Klugh, Reigh, Koth, Krogh

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Where is the Keogh family from?

You can see how Keogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keogh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 258 Keogh families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Keogh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keogh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keogh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keogh. 21% of Keogh men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Keogh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keogh were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
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What Keogh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Keogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keogh 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Keogh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Keogh. For the veterans among your Keogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keogh lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Keogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keogh in 1943 was 19, and 73 in 2004.

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