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Keelay Family History

Keelay 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: Keelan, Keeley, Keely, Seeley, Kallay, Keel, Kelly, Kenley, Keeler

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Where is the Keelay family from?

You can see how Keelay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keelay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keelay families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Keelay's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Keelay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Keelay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Keelay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Keelay. For the veterans among your Keelay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelay lifespan?

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