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Keiling Family History

Keiling Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Keeling.

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


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Where is the Keiling family from?

You can see how Keiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keiling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keiling families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Keiling's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keiling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiling 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 Keiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keiling. 100% of Keiling 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiling 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Keiling. 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 309 military records available for the last name Keiling. For the veterans among your Keiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keiling in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiling 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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