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Keighin Family History

Keighin 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, Meighan, Deighan, Meighen, Knight, Heighton, Wiggin, Keicher

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Where is the Keighin family from?

You can see how Keighin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keighin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keighin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keighin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Keighin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keighin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keighin 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 Keighin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Keighin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Keighin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keighin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Keighin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Keighin. For the veterans among your Keighin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keighin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Keighin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Keighin in 1977 was 81, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keighin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keighin 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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