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Keger Family History

Keger 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: Beger, Deger, Kegel, Eger, Reger, Leger, Keser, Seger, Heger, Feger

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Where is the Keger family from?

You can see how Keger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keger family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keger's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Keger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keger 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 Keger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoeshop were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keger. 35% of Keger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keger women worked as a Shoeshop. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keger were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoeshop
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Keger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Keger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keger 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Keger. 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 110 military records available for the last name Keger. For the veterans among your Keger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Keger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keger in 1975 was 76, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keger 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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