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Keaghan Family History

Keaghan 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: Meighan, Keegan, Kernaghan, Teahan, Beagan, Kathan, Kagan, Kahan

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Where is the Keaghan family from?

You can see how Keaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Keaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Keaghan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keaghan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keaghan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Keaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaghan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Keaghan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Keaghan. For the veterans among your Keaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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