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Keelee Family History

Keelee 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: Keeler, Keeley, Keelen, Keesee, Keele, Keller, Seeley, Keel, Keeven

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Where is the Keelee family from?

You can see how Keelee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Keelee families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Keelee families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keelee's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Keelee families in 1891.
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What did your Keelee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keelee. 100% of Keelee men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Keelee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelee 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Keelee. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keelee. For the veterans among your Keelee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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