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Keigans Family History

Keigans 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: Keegan, Kerans, Feagans, Keirns, Weigand, Krizan, Kelman, Means

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Where is the Keigans family from?

You can see how Keigans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keigans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keigans families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Keigans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keigans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keigans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Keigans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keigans 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keigans. 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 51 military records available for the last name Keigans. For the veterans among your Keigans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keigans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Keigans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keigans in 1967 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keigans 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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