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Keyls Family History

Keyls 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: Keyes, Kells, Keys, Keels, Keil, Keel, Kyle, Kelly, Kehl, Kell

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Where is the Keyls family from?

You can see how Keyls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyls family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keyls families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyls's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Keyls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyls 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 Keyls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keyls. 100% of Keyls men worked as a Day Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Day Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Keyls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyls 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Keyls. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keyls. For the veterans among your Keyls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyls lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keyls

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