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Kegy Family History

Kegy 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: Kagy, Key, Keagy, Kegg, Keay, Kay, Kemp, Rey, Hey, Kage

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Where is the Kegy family from?

You can see how Kegy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kegy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kegy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kegy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Kegy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kegy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kegy. For the veterans among your Kegy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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