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Keathley Family History

Keathley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Keighley.

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


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Where is the Keathley family from?

You can see how Keathley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keathley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keathley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Keathley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Keathley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Keathley families in 1891.
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What did your Keathley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keathley. 100% of Keathley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Keathley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keathley 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Keathley. 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 Keathley. For the veterans among your Keathley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keathley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keathley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keathley in 1953 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keathley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keathley 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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