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Okelley Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ceallaigh ‘descendant of Ceallach’ (see Kelly ).

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


Similar surnames: O'kelley, Kelley, Skelley, Keller, Kelly, Kelsey, Akeley, Kenley

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Where is the Okelley family from?

You can see how Okelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Okelley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Okelley families living in Georgia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Okelley's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Okelley families in 1840.
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What did your Okelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okelley. 23% of Okelley men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Okelley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okelley were Clerk and Operator. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Okelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okelley 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Okelley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Okelley. For the veterans among your Okelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okelley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Okelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Okelley in 1952 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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