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Kegen Family History

Kegen Name 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: Kegel, Regen, Keen, Degen, Tegen, Kagen, Kogen, Kemen, Hagen, Leven

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Where is the Kegen family from?

You can see how Kegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kegen families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kegen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kegen families in 1880.
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What did your Kegen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kegen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Kegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kegen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Kegen. For the veterans among your Kegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kegen in 1972 was 81, and 67 in 2000.

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