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Keeller Family History

Keeller 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: Keller, Keeler, Kneller, Kreller, Keebler, Keesler, Koeller, Geller

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Where is the Keeller family from?

You can see how Keeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeller family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 8 Keeller families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeller's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Keeller families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Keeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeller 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Keeller. 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 39 military records available for the last name Keeller. For the veterans among your Keeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeller lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeller 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeller

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