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Kegris Family History

Kegris 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: Kairis, Regis, Kennis, Ferris, Terris, Kearns, Kouris, Kellis, Negrin

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Where is the Kegris family from?

You can see how Kegris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kegris families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kegris's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kegris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegris 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 117 census records available for the last name Kegris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegris 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kegris. 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 Kegris. For the veterans among your Kegris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegris lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kegris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kegris in 1970 was 93, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kegris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegris 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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