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Keggen Family History

Keggen 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: Eggen, Heggen, Egger, Hegge, Bergen, Kegel, Keeven, Engen, Regen

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Where is the Keggen family from?

You can see how Keggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keggen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Keggen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Keggen families living in Isle of Man. This was about 75% of all the recorded Keggen's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Keggen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keggen 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 Keggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keggen. 100% of Keggen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keggen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Keggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keggen 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Keggen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Keggen. For the veterans among your Keggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keggen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Keggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Keggen in 1973 was 87, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keggen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keggen 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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