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Keelby Family History

Keelby 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: Keeley, Keely, Seeley, Keel, Kelly, Kilby, Kenley, Keelan, Keeler

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Where is the Keelby family from?

You can see how Keelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Keelby family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keelby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keelby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Keelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelby 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Keelby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keelby. For the veterans among your Keelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keelby 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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