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Keillier Family History

Keillier 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, Kellner, Hillier, Keiler, Caillier, Devillier, Keisler

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Where is the Keillier family from?

You can see how Keillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keillier family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Keillier family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keillier's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Keillier families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Keillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keillier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Keillier. 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 1 military records available for the last name Keillier. For the veterans among your Keillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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