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Keekley Family History

Keekley 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: Keeley, Weekley, Seeley, Kirkley, Beckley, Kenley, Keeler, Reckley

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Where is the Keekley family from?

You can see how Keekley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keekley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keekley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Keekley families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keekley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Keekley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keekley 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 Keekley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keekley. 100% of Keekley 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
    100%

What Keekley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Keekley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keekley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Keekley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Keekley. For the veterans among your Keekley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keekley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Keekley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Keekley in 1972 was 70, and 76 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keekley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keekley 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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