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Keils Family History

Keils 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: Keil, Neils, Kells, Keels, Seils, Keily, Reis, Kil, Meis, Neill

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Where is the Keils family from?

You can see how Keils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keils family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keils family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Keils's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Keils families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keils 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 Keils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keils. 34% of Keils men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keils women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Keils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Keils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keils 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Keils. 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 166 military records available for the last name Keils. For the veterans among your Keils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keils lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keils in 1964 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keils

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keils 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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