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Keigley Name Meaning

Altered form of English Keighley .

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


Similar surnames: Keighley, Keeley, Beighley, Reiley, Kealey, Kelley, Keithley, Keatley

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Where is the Keigley family from?

You can see how Keigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keigley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keigley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Keigley families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keigley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keigley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keigley 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 Keigley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keigley. 27% of Keigley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Keigley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keigley were Proprietor and Trimmer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Trimmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keigley 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Keigley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 432 military records available for the last name Keigley. For the veterans among your Keigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keigley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Keigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keigley in 1950 was 53, and 55 in 2004.

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