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Kehey Family History

Kehey 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: Keahey, Hey, Kehr, Kley, Kenny, Keel, Kelly, Kehl, Kegel, Dewey

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Where is the Kehey family from?

You can see how Kehey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kehey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Kehey families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehey's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kehey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehey 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 267 census records available for the last name Kehey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehey 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 Kehey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kehey. For the veterans among your Kehey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehey

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