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Kealey Family History

Kealey Surname Meaning

English and Irish (Meath): variant of Keeley. Americanized form of German Kühle a variant of Kühl (see Kuhl).

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


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Where is the Kealey family from?

You can see how Kealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kealey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Kealey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kealey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kealey families in 1891.
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What did your Kealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kealey. 25% of Kealey men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Kealey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kealey were House Painter and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Aero Engineering Fitter
    25%
  • House Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Assistant Nurse
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kealey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kealey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kealey. For the veterans among your Kealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kealey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kealey in 1960 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kealey 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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