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Keogh Family History

Keogh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keogh family from?

You can see how Keogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keogh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Keogh families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Keogh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keogh families in 1911.
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What did your Keogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keogh. 80% of Keogh men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Keogh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keogh were Farmers Son and Maid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farmers Son
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Keogh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Keogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keogh 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Keogh. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Keogh. For the veterans among your Keogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keogh lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Keogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keogh in 1943 was 19, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keogh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keogh 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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