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Kegens Family History

Kegens 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: Kegel, Regen, Keyes, Lebens, Kees, Neuens, Keen, Kearns, Levens

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Where is the Kegens family from?

You can see how Kegens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Kegens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kegens families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kegens's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kegens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegens 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 27 census records available for the last name Kegens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kegens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kegens. For the veterans among your Kegens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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