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Keeleher Family History

Keeleher 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: Kelleher, Keleher, Keeler, Keliher, Kelliher, Keller, Klever, Belcher

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Where is the Keeleher family from?

You can see how Keeleher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeleher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keeleher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keeleher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeleher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keeleher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Keeleher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeleher 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Keeleher. 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 29 military records available for the last name Keeleher. For the veterans among your Keeleher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeleher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeleher 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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