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Keigh Family History

Keigh 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: Leigh, Keith, Reigh, Keogh, Knight, Feig, Keil, Weith, Feige, High

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Where is the Keigh family from?

You can see how Keigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keigh family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Keigh's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Keigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keigh 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 Keigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keigh. 100% of Keigh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Keigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keigh 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Keigh. 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 168 military records available for the last name Keigh. For the veterans among your Keigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keigh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Keigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Keigh in 1972 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keigh 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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