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Kelely Family History

Kelely 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, Keely, Kley, Keel, Kegel, Fegely, Kell, Kelsey, Akeley, Kenley

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Where is the Kelely family from?

You can see how Kelely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelely families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kelely family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelely's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kelely families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Kelely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelely 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kelely. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kelely. For the veterans among your Kelely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelely lifespan?

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