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Keilty Family History

Keilty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kielty.

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


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Where is the Keilty family from?

You can see how Keilty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keilty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Keilty families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Keilty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Keilty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilty 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 Keilty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foy Boatman H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keilty. 43% of Keilty men worked as a Foy Boatman H W and 100% of Keilty 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Foy Boatman H W
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Hotel Waiter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keilty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keilty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilty 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Keilty. 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 512 military records available for the last name Keilty. For the veterans among your Keilty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilty lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Keilty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keilty in 1956 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keilty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilty 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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