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Keiller Family History

Keiller Surname Meaning

see Keillor.

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


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Where is the Keiller family from?

You can see how Keiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keiller families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 25 Keiller families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Keiller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keiller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiller 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 Keiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keiller. 76% of Keiller 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
    76%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Chambermaid (hotel)
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Keiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Keiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiller 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keiller. 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 441 military records available for the last name Keiller. For the veterans among your Keiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Keiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Keiller in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiller 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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