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Kigh Family History

Kigh 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: High, Nigh, Kish, Kight, Vigh, Kiah, Kim, Knight, Kiel, King

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Where is the Kigh family from?

You can see how Kigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kigh family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kigh's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kigh 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 233 census records available for the last name Kigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kigh 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kigh. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kigh. For the veterans among your Kigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kigh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kigh in 1967 was 65, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kigh 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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