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Keilly Family History

Keilly 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: Kelly, Reilly, Keilty, Keily, Lilly, Neill, Keil, Tilly, Kilby, Kell

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Where is the Keilly family from?

You can see how Keilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keilly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Keilly families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keilly's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Keilly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keilly. 60% of Keilly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keilly. 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 316 military records available for the last name Keilly. For the veterans among your Keilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Keilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Keilly in 1963 was 66, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keilly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilly 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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