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Keild Family History

Keild 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: Keil, Neild, Feild, Keily, Child, Kil, Kind, Eid, Wild, Neill

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Where is the Keild family from?

You can see how Keild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keild family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Keild families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keild's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Keild families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keild surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Keild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keild 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keild. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keild. For the veterans among your Keild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keild lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keild 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keild

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