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Keeland Family History

Keeland 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: Keelan, Neeland, Kneeland, Newland, Berland, Ireland, Wieland, Eland

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Where is the Keeland family from?

You can see how Keeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Keeland families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Keeland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keeland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeland 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 Keeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeland. 40% of Keeland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keeland women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Lawyer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Keeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeland 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Keeland. 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 342 military records available for the last name Keeland. For the veterans among your Keeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Keeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keeland in 1957 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeland 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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