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Kateley Family History

Kateley Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and London): apparently a late variant of Keatley itself a variant of Keighley.

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


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Where is the Kateley family from?

You can see how Kateley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kateley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kateley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Kateley families living in Surrey. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kateley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kateley families in 1891.
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What did your Kateley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kateley. 100% of Kateley men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Kateley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kateley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kateley 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Kateley. 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 189 military records available for the last name Kateley. For the veterans among your Kateley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kateley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kateley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kateley in 1964 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kateley 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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