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Keegans Family History

Keegans Surname Meaning

variant of Keegan with excrescent Scots or English -s.

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


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You can see how Keegans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keegans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Keegans families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Keegans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keegans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keegans families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Keegans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keegans 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Keegans. 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 100 military records available for the last name Keegans. For the veterans among your Keegans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keegans lifespan?

Between 1941 and 1999, in the United States, Keegans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Keegans in 1941 was 35, and 72 in 1999.

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