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Mc Keegan Family History

Mc Keegan 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: Mckeegan, Mckeeman, Mckeehan, Creegan, Keegan, Mcgeehan, Mckean

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Where is the Mc Keegan family from?

You can see how Mc Keegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Keegan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Keegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Mc Keegan families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mc Keegan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Keegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Keegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Keegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Keegan. 100% of Mc Keegan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mc Keegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Mc Keegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Keegan 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Mc Keegan. 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 121 military records available for the last name Mc Keegan. For the veterans among your Mc Keegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Keegan lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Mc Keegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mc Keegan in 1995 was 46, and 96 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Keegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Keegan 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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