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Keog Family History

Keog 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: Krog, Keng, Kegg, Keo, Keogh, Keon, Kong, Ko, Kang, Feng

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Where is the Keog family from?

You can see how Keog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keog family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Keog family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Keog's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Keog families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keog 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 120 census records available for the last name Keog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keog 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Keog. 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 8 military records available for the last name Keog. For the veterans among your Keog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keog lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keog 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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