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Keelyn Family History

Keelyn 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, Keelen, Keelin, Keely, Keeton, Keel, Kelly, Keeven, Keeler

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Where is the Keelyn family from?

You can see how Keelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keelyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Keelyn families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Keelyn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Keelyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keelyn 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 86 census records available for the last name Keelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelyn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keelyn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Keelyn. For the veterans among your Keelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Keelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keelyn in 1971 was 84, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keelyn 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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