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Keigan Family History

Keigan 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: Keegan, Krizan, Kelman, Leiman, Degan, Keelan, Megan, Kleiman, Bergan

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Where is the Keigan family from?

You can see how Keigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keigan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keigan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keigan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keigan 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 Keigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keigan. 25% of Keigan men worked as a Manager and 34% of Keigan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keigan were Farmer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keigan 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Keigan. 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 203 military records available for the last name Keigan. For the veterans among your Keigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keigan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Keigan in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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