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Ketely Family History

Ketely 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: Keely, Keitel, Keel, Kelly, Kegel, Fegely, Keeley, Gately, Kestel

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Where is the Ketely family from?

You can see how Ketely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketely family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Ketely families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Ketely families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ketely families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ketely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketely 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ketely. 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 military records available for the last name Ketely. For the veterans among your Ketely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketely lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketely 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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