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Kegly Family History

Kegly 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: Kelly, Kealy, Kegley, Egly, Keely, Kenly, Keily, Keil, Kenny, Kraly

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Where is the Kegly family from?

You can see how Kegly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kegly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kegly family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kegly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kegly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Kegly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegly 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kegly. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kegly. For the veterans among your Kegly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegly lifespan?

Average Kegly life expectancy in 1991 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegly 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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