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Keehley Family History

Keehley 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: Keeley, Seeley, Keighley, Kenley, Keeler, Kuehler, Weekley, Feeley

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Where is the Keehley family from?

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

What did your Keehley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Keehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keehley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keehley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Keehley. For the veterans among your Keehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keehley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keehley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keehley in 1964 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

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