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Kiley Family History

Kiley Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): variant of Kiely.

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


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Where is the Kiley family from?

You can see how Kiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 154 Kiley families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kiley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kiley families in 1891.
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What did your Kiley 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 Kiley. 64% of Kiley men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Kiley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiley were Printers Warehouseman and Cook General.

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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
    64%
  • Labourer Builders
    19%
  • Printers Warehouseman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Cook General
    3%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Kiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Kiley. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Kiley. For the veterans among your Kiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kiley in 1945 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiley 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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