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Keoghan Family History

Keoghan Surname Meaning

from Mac Eochagáin an Ulster form of Mag Eochagáin ‘son of Eochagán’ a diminutive of Eochaidh see Geoghegan.

from Mac Eocháin see Keohane.

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


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You can see how Keoghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keoghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keoghan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Keoghan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keoghan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keoghan families in 1911.
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What did your Keoghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrical Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keoghan. 100% of Keoghan men worked as an Electrical Engineer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrical Engineer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 228 immigration records available for the last name Keoghan. 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 85 military records available for the last name Keoghan. For the veterans among your Keoghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keoghan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Keoghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Keoghan in 1963 was 76, and 67 in 2002.

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