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Keatley Family History

Keatley Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Keighley.

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


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Where is the Keatley family from?

You can see how Keatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keatley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keatley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Keatley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Keatley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Keatley families in 1891.
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What did your Keatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keatley. 25% of Keatley men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Keatley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keatley were Wharf Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Coal Miner Hewer (below)
    25%
  • Dock Labourer
    17%
  • Wharf Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Keatley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Keatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keatley 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Keatley. 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 Keatley. For the veterans among your Keatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keatley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keatley in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keatley 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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