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Keylie Family History

Keylie 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: Kellie, Kyle, Leslie, Helie, Kellis, Wylie, Keylon, Kelle, Kerlin

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Where is the Keylie family from?

You can see how Keylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keylie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Keylie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Keylie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keylie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Keylie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Keylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keylie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keylie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keylie. For the veterans among your Keylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keylie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keylie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keylie

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