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Keighery Family History

Keighery 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: Keigher, Keicher, Keighley, Keigley, Eigner, Seiger, Keiper, Eicher

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Where is the Keighery family from?

You can see how Keighery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keighery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keighery family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keighery's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Keighery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keighery 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Keighery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keighery 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Keighery. 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 28 military records available for the last name Keighery. For the veterans among your Keighery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keighery lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Keighery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keighery in 1988 was 91, and 73 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keighery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keighery 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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