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Keleher Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Kelleher .

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


Similar surnames: Keliher, Kelliher, Keller, Keeler, Kercher, Kelleher, Kelner, Keigher

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Where is the Keleher family from?

You can see how Keleher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keleher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keleher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Keleher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Keleher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keleher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keleher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keleher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keleher. 100% of Keleher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Keleher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keleher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keleher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Keleher. For the veterans among your Keleher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keleher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Keleher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keleher in 1950 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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