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Kegerreis Family History

Kegerreis Surname Meaning

Altered form of South German Kegreis: from a variant of Kägersch, a Swabian nickname for a petty thief or pilferer, one of numerous derivations from Middle High German kagelster ‘magpie’. The surname Kegreis is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Kegerreis family from?

You can see how Kegerreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegerreis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegerreis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Kegerreis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kegerreis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kegerreis families in 1880.
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What did your Kegerreis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kegerreis. 30% of Kegerreis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kegerreis women worked as a Cook.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kegerreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegerreis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kegerreis. 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 377 military records available for the last name Kegerreis. For the veterans among your Kegerreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegerreis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kegerreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kegerreis in 1954 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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