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Keighren Family History

Keighren 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: Keighley, Keigher, Knighten, Meighen, Heighton, Keicher, Eichen

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Where is the Keighren family from?

You can see how Keighren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keighren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Keighren families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Keighren families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keighren's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keighren families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keighren 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 107 census records available for the last name Keighren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keighren 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Keighren. 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 16 military records available for the last name Keighren. For the veterans among your Keighren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keighren lifespan?

Average Keighren life expectancy in 1986 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keighren 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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