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Keillen Family History

Keillen 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: Killen, Kellen, Keilen, Keller, Ellen, Millen, Hillen, Killeen

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Where is the Keillen family from?

You can see how Keillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keillen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keillen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Keillen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Keillen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Keillen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keillen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What Keillen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Keillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keillen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Keillen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keillen. For the veterans among your Keillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keillen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Keillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keillen in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keillen 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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