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Keighet Family History

Keighet 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: Keigher, Knight, Keicher, Keighley, Keigley, Leight, Kight, Height

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Where is the Keighet family from?

You can see how Keighet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keighet family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Keighet family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keighet's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Keighet families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keighet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Keighet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keighet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keighet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keighet. For the veterans among your Keighet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keighet lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keighet

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