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Keelins Family History

Keelins 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: Keeling, Keelin, Teeling, Keelan, Peeling, Kellis, Kaelin, Keelen

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Where is the Keelins family from?

You can see how Keelins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keelins families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Keelins families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keelins's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keelins families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Keelins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelins 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 Keelins. 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 45 military records available for the last name Keelins. For the veterans among your Keelins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Keelins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keelins in 1967 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keelins 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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