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Keregan Family History

Keregan 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: O'regan, Bergan, Regan, Keegan, Mehegan, Deegan, Cregan, Meegan

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Where is the Keregan family from?

You can see how Keregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keregan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keregan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Keregan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Keregan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Keregan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Keregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keregan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Keregan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Keregan. For the veterans among your Keregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keregan

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