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Keeliher Family History

Keeliher 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: Keliher, Kelliher, Keeler, Seeliger, Kelleher, Keleher, Keller

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Where is the Keeliher family from?

You can see how Keeliher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeliher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keeliher family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeliher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keeliher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeliher 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 Keeliher ancestors do for a living?

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

What Keeliher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Keeliher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeliher 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Keeliher. 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 38 military records available for the last name Keeliher. For the veterans among your Keeliher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeliher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Keeliher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keeliher in 1982 was 80, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeliher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeliher 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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