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Keleny Family History

Keleny 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: Zeleny, Kemeny, Keeny, Melendy, Kley, Kenny, Melena, Kelly, Kelsey

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Where is the Keleny family from?

You can see how Keleny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keleny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keleny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Keleny families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Keleny's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Keleny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keleny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keleny ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Keleny ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Keleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keleny 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Keleny. 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 11 military records available for the last name Keleny. For the veterans among your Keleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keleny lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Keleny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Keleny in 1984 was 90, and 85 in 2001.

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