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Keely Family History

Keely Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keeley.

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


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Where is the Keely family from?

You can see how Keely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 91 Keely families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Keely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keely 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 Keely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keely. 28% of Keely men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Keely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keely were Seaman Mercantile and Cook.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Seaman Mercantile
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Cook
    5%

What Keely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Keely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keely 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Keely. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Keely. For the veterans among your Keely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keely lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Keely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keely in 1947 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keely 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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