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Keithley Family History

Keithley Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Yorkshire): variant of Keighley.

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


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Where is the Keithley family from?

You can see how Keithley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keithley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keithley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Keithley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Keithley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keithley families in 1891.
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What did your Keithley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keithley. 100% of Keithley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Keithley 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keithley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keithley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keithley 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Keithley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keithley. For the veterans among your Keithley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keithley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Keithley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keithley in 1947 was 21, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keithley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keithley 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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