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Keggins Family History

Keggins 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: Kiggins, Heggins, Leggins, Biggins, Higgins, Siggins, Liggins

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Where is the Keggins family from?

You can see how Keggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keggins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Keggins families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keggins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Keggins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keggins 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 Keggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Yard Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keggins. 100% of Keggins men worked as a Yard Man.

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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

  • Yard Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Keggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keggins 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Keggins. 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 65 military records available for the last name Keggins. For the veterans among your Keggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keggins lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Keggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Keggins in 1958 was 76, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keggins 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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