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Kealer Family History

Kealer 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: Keller, Keeler, Keuler, Keiler, Kemler, Kegler, Kepler, Kealey, Kaler

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Where is the Kealer family from?

You can see how Kealer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kealer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kealer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kealer family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kealer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kealer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kealer 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 Kealer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kealer. 40% of Kealer men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Kealer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kealer were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Kealer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kealer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kealer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kealer. 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 106 military records available for the last name Kealer. For the veterans among your Kealer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kealer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kealer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kealer in 1966 was 81, and 4 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kealer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kealer 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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