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Keegstra Family History

Keegstra 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: Kerkstra, Veenstra, Feenstra, Heemstra, Kresta, Hoekstra, Terpstra

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Where is the Keegstra family from?

You can see how Keegstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keegstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Keegstra families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Keegstra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Keegstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keegstra 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 Keegstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keegstra. 34% of Keegstra men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Keegstra women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Keegstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Keegstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keegstra 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Keegstra. 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 131 military records available for the last name Keegstra. For the veterans among your Keegstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keegstra lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keegstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keegstra in 1953 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keegstra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keegstra 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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