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Keagin Family History

Keagin 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: Feagin, Reagin, Bergin, Kamin, Agin, Keating, Kalin, Kervin, Magin

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Where is the Keagin family from?

You can see how Keagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keagin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Keagin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keagin families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keagin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keagin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keagin 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 75 census records available for the last name Keagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keagin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Keagin. 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 Keagin. For the veterans among your Keagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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