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Kiely Family History

Kiely Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cadhla ‘descendant of Cadhla’ a personal name meaning ‘graceful’.

There has been much confusion with Keeley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kiely family from?

You can see how Kiely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 71 Kiely families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kiely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kiely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiely 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 Kiely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kiely. 36% of Kiely men worked as a Builders Labourer and 59% of Kiely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiely were General Farm Labourer and Nurse.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    36%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Public Works Labourer
    12%
  • General Farm Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Nurse
    3%

What Kiely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Kiely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiely 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Kiely. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kiely. For the veterans among your Kiely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiely lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kiely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kiely in 1947 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiely 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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