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Kegley Family History

Kegley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Göckel (see Gockel). Compare Cagley.

Americanized form of German Kegler. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Coigligh (see Quigley).

This surname is rare in Britain and found mainly in Dunbartonshire (Scotland).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kegley family from?

You can see how Kegley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kegley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Kegley families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kegley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kegley families in 1891.
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What did your Kegley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kegley. 26% of Kegley men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Kegley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kegley were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kegley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegley 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Kegley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kegley. For the veterans among your Kegley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kegley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kegley in 1943 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegley 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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