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Keilley Family History

Keilley 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: Killey, Keigley, Kelley, Reilley, Keller, Pilley, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Keilley family from?

You can see how Keilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keilley family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keilley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Keilley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Keilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilley 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Keilley. 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 50 military records available for the last name Keilley. For the veterans among your Keilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilley 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 Keilley

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