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Keilig Family History

Keilig Name 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: Heilig, Keimig, Keil, Selig, Leidig, Keeling, Keiler, Kreiling

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Where is the Keilig family from?

You can see how Keilig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keilig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Keilig families living in Massachusetts. This was about 82% of all the recorded Keilig's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keilig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keilig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Keilig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilig 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Keilig. 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 192 military records available for the last name Keilig. For the veterans among your Keilig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Keilig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Keilig in 1970 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

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