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Keala Family History

Keala 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: Kala, Keal, Kealy, Kaba, Beal, Kral, Sala, Real, Scala, Neal

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Where is the Keala family from?

You can see how Keala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Keala families living in Hawaii. This was about 78% of all the recorded Keala's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Keala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keala 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 Keala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keala. 60% of Keala men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

What Keala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Keala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keala 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Keala. 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 37 military records available for the last name Keala. For the veterans among your Keala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Keala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Keala in 1967 was 48, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keala 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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