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Keldie Family History

Keldie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Keddie, Kellie, Geddie, Weldin, Kendle, Waldie, Goldie, Fedie, Zeldin

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Where is the Keldie family from?

You can see how Keldie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keldie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keldie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 41 Keldie families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Keldie's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Keldie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keldie 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 Keldie ancestors do for a living?

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

What Keldie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Keldie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keldie 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Keldie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Keldie. For the veterans among your Keldie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keldie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Keldie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keldie in 1975 was 45, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keldie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keldie 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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