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Keell Family History

Keell Surname Meaning

see Keel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keell family from?

You can see how Keell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Keell families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Keell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keell 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 Keell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keell. 50% of Keell 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
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Keell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Keell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Keell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Keell. For the veterans among your Keell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keell lifespan?

Average Keell life expectancy in 1964 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keell 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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