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Kegher Family History

Kegher 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: Keigher, Kegler, Keller, Becher, Kerker, Egger, Kehr, Beger, Ketter

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Where is the Kegher family from?

You can see how Kegher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kegher family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kegher's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kegher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegher 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 22 census records available for the last name Kegher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kegher. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kegher. For the veterans among your Kegher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Kegher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kegher in 1974 was 21, and 71 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kegher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegher 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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