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Kegges Family History

Kegges 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: Egger, Hegge, Kegel, Eggen, Verges, Digges, Keyes, Menges, Berges

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Where is the Kegges family from?

You can see how Kegges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegges families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kegges families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kegges's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kegges families in 1880.
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What did your Kegges ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kegges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegges 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kegges. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kegges. For the veterans among your Kegges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegges lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Kegges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kegges in 1977 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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