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Mckeogh Family History

Mckeogh Surname Meaning

from Mac Eochaidh ‘son of Eochaidh’ a personal name based on each ‘horse’. Often further abbreviated to Keogh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mckeogh family from?

You can see how Mckeogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeogh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Mckeogh families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mckeogh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mckeogh families in 1891.
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What did your Mckeogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Precision Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckeogh. 100% of Mckeogh men worked as a Precision Fitter and 100% of Mckeogh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Precision Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mckeogh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mckeogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeogh 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 993 immigration records available for the last name Mckeogh. 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 393 military records available for the last name Mckeogh. For the veterans among your Mckeogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeogh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mckeogh in 1963 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeogh 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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