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Keigher Family History

Keigher Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): perhaps of Irish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keigher family from?

You can see how Keigher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keigher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keigher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Keigher families living in Lancashire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Keigher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keigher families in 1891.
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What did your Keigher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keigher. 100% of Keigher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keigher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keigher 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Keigher. 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 214 military records available for the last name Keigher. For the veterans among your Keigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keigher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keigher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keigher in 1953 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keigher 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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