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Keiley Family History

Keiley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kiely.

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


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Where is the Keiley family from?

You can see how Keiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Keiley families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Keiley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiley 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 Keiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keiley. 73% of Keiley 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
    73%
  • Housewife
    28%

What Keiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiley 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Keiley. 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 581 military records available for the last name Keiley. For the veterans among your Keiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Keiley in 1964 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiley 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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