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Keithly Family History

Keithly Name Meaning

English: variant of Keighley .

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


Similar surnames: Keithley, Keathley, Keatley, Keigley, Kittle, Keigher, Kettel, Keitel

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Where is the Keithly family from?

You can see how Keithly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keithly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keithly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keithly family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keithly's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Keithly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keithly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keithly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keithly. 47% of Keithly men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Keithly women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keithly were Clerk and Helper. .

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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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Helper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keithly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keithly 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Keithly. 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 579 military records available for the last name Keithly. For the veterans among your Keithly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keithly lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Keithly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keithly in 1956 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

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