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Keegin Family History

Keegin 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, Keelin, Keeton, Klein, Bergin, Keeven, Keelan, Kervin, Kevin

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Where is the Keegin family from?

You can see how Keegin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keegin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keegin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Keegin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keegin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keegin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keegin 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 204 census records available for the last name Keegin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keegin 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Keegin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Keegin. For the veterans among your Keegin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keegin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Keegin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keegin in 1952 was 42, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keegin 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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