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Kegebein Family History

Kegebein 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: Keeven, Kerstein, Rehbein, Kegerreis, Keelen, Egeberg, Ziegenbein

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Where is the Kegebein family from?

You can see how Kegebein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegebein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegebein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kegebein families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kegebein's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kegebein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegebein 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 Kegebein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mangle were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kegebein. 24% of Kegebein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kegebein women worked as a Mangle.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mangle
    100%

What Kegebein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Kegebein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegebein 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Kegebein. 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 141 military records available for the last name Kegebein. For the veterans among your Kegebein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegebein lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kegebein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kegebein in 1947 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kegebein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegebein 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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