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Kegan Family History

Kegan Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Aodhagáin see Keegan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kegan family from?

You can see how Kegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Kegan families living in Quebec. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kegan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kegan families in 1911.
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What did your Kegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kegan. 16% of Kegan men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kegan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kegan were Policeman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Policeman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kegan. 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 509 military records available for the last name Kegan. For the veterans among your Kegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kegan in 1954 was 48, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegan 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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