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Keleigh Family History

Keleigh 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: Leigh, Sleigh, Raleigh, Eveleigh, Emeigh, Bleigh, Kalich, Klein

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Where is the Keleigh family from?

You can see how Keleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keleigh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keleigh family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Keleigh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Keleigh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keleigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Keleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keleigh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Keleigh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keleigh. For the veterans among your Keleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keleigh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Keleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keleigh in 1981 was 78, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keleigh 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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