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Keeghan Family History

Keeghan Surname 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: Keegan, Keehan, Meehan, Keelan, Meighan, Heneghan, Keenan, Deehan

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Where is the Keeghan family from?

You can see how Keeghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Keeghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Keeghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Keeghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keeghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Keeghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeghan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Keeghan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Keeghan. For the veterans among your Keeghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeghan lifespan?

Average Keeghan life expectancy in 1963 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeghan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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