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Keig Family History

Keig Surname Meaning

Manx Mac Taidhg ‘son of Tadg’ is a personal name or byname derived from a word meaning ‘poet’ or ‘philosopher’.

This linguistic connection underscores the cultural significance of the name within the context of Manx heritage.

Comparisons can be drawn with Irish Tighe and Scottish Gaelic McCaig, which highlight the similarities across these linked languages.

The exploration of these names reflects a rich tradition of storytelling and philosophical thought in the Celtic cultures.

Overall, Mac Taidhg embodies a connection to both lineage and intellectual heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Keig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 134 Keig families living in Isle of Man. This was about 69% of all the recorded Keig's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Keig families in 1891.
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What did your Keig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keig. 91% of Keig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • District Midwife
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 969 immigration records available for the last name Keig. 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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There are 482 military records available for the last name Keig. For the veterans among your Keig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Keig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keig in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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