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Keyl Family History

Keyl 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, Keel, Kehl, Kell, Kerl, Keal, Heyl, Key, Kayl, Keys

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Where is the Keyl family from?

You can see how Keyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Keyl families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyl's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Keyl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyl 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 Keyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keyl. 100% of Keyl men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Keyl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Keyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Keyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyl 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Keyl. 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 967 military records available for the last name Keyl. For the veterans among your Keyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Keyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keyl in 1962 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keyl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keyl 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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