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Keley Family History

Keley 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: Kley, Kelly, Kelsey, Akeley, Kenley, Keeley, Yeley, Kerley, Kaley

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Where is the Keley family from?

You can see how Keley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Keley families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Keley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keley 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 Keley 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 Keley. 100% of Keley men worked as a General Labourer and 54% of Keley 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
    54%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    16%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

What Keley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Keley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keley 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 Keley. 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 965 military records available for the last name Keley. For the veterans among your Keley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Keley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keley in 1964 was 68, and 101 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keley 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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