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Keag Family History

Keag 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: Krag, Kear, Keal, Keng, Kean, Keagy, Kegg, Keay, Keas, Kea

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Where is the Keag family from?

You can see how Keag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keag family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Keag families living in Cumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Keag's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Keag families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keag 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 Keag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keag. 60% of Keag men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Keag women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keag were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Keag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keag 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Keag. 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 365 military records available for the last name Keag. For the veterans among your Keag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keag lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Keag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keag in 1959 was 43, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keag ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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