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Keogan Family History

Keogan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cavan and Meath): variant of Keoghan an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eochagáin an Ulster form of Mag Eochagáin ‘son of Eochagán’ a diminutive of Eochaidh see Geoghegan.

Alternatively, Keoghan is sometimes a variant of Keohane.

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


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Where is the Keogan family from?

You can see how Keogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Keogan families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Keogan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Keogan families in 1891.
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What did your Keogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ships Scaler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keogan. 100% of Keogan men worked as a Ships Scaler and 75% of Keogan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ships Scaler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keogan 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Keogan. 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 304 military records available for the last name Keogan. For the veterans among your Keogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keogan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Keogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Keogan in 1961 was 57, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keogan 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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