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Keylock Family History

Keylock Surname Meaning

unexplained. The evidence of the early forms is conflicting. Despite the resemblance it seems clear that this is not a variant of Kellock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keylock family from?

You can see how Keylock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keylock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keylock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Keylock families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Keylock's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Keylock families in 1891.
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What did your Keylock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keylock. 15% of Keylock men worked as an Insurance Agent and 73% of Keylock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keylock were Railway Porter and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    15%
  • Coal Cokeetc Dealer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Railway Porter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Keylock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keylock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keylock 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Keylock. 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 257 military records available for the last name Keylock. For the veterans among your Keylock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keylock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Keylock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keylock in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keylock 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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