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Keght Family History

Keght 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: Kight, Knight, Hecht, Light, Kehr, Kehl, Kegel, Kent, Recht, Knecht

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Where is the Keght family from?

You can see how Keght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keght family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Keght families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Keght families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keght's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Keght families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Keght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keght 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 Keght. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keght. For the veterans among your Keght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keght

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