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Keggs Family History

Keggs 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: Meggs, Kegg, Heggs, Beggs, Peggs, Regis, Hegge, Boggs, Biggs, Kegel

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Where is the Keggs family from?

You can see how Keggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keggs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Keggs families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keggs's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Keggs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Keggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keggs 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Keggs. 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 129 military records available for the last name Keggs. For the veterans among your Keggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keggs lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Keggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keggs in 1983 was 69, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keggs 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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