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Keelty Family History

Keelty Surname Meaning

Irish (mainly Roscommon): variant of Kielty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keelty family from?

You can see how Keelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keelty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Keelty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Keelty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keelty families in 1891.
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What did your Keelty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keelty. 100% of Keelty men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Keelty 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Keelty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelty 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Keelty. 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 376 military records available for the last name Keelty. For the veterans among your Keelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Keelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keelty in 1957 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keelty 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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