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Keill Family History

Keill Surname Meaning

see Keil (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keill family from?

You can see how Keill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Keill families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Keill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keill 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 Keill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keill. 80% of Keill 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
    80%
  • Cashier Ladies Gown Shop
    20%

What Keill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keill 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keill. 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 481 military records available for the last name Keill. For the veterans among your Keill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Keill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Keill in 1965 was 57, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keill 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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