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Keyles Family History

Keyles 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: Keyes, Kyles, Eyles, Keller, Kyle, Keyser, Kenley, Keeler, Keeley

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Where is the Keyles family from?

You can see how Keyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keyles families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Keyles families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyles's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keyles families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyles 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 Keyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keyles. 100% of Keyles men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Keyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyles 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Keyles. 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 13 military records available for the last name Keyles. For the veterans among your Keyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyles lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Keyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keyles in 1975 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keyles 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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