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Keilin Family History

Keilin 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: Kerlin, Keilen, Keelin, Karlin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Keil, Merlin

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Where is the Keilin family from?

You can see how Keilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keilin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keilin family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Keilin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Keilin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilin 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 178 census records available for the last name Keilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilin 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Keilin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Keilin. For the veterans among your Keilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Keilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Keilin in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilin 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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