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Kealy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Keeley. Americanized spelling of German Kühle, variant of Kühl (see Kuhl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kealey, Keal, Sealy, Keely, Dealy, Keel, Kerley, Mealy, Fealy, Keagy

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Kealy Family Origin

Where is the Kealy family from?

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    You can see how Kealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kealy families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kealy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kealy's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kealy families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kealy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Kealy Family Occupations

    What did your Kealy ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kealy. The most common Kealy occupation in the USA was Farmer. 14% of Kealy's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Kealy family was Miller.

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    • Farmer

      14%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Miller

      5%

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

    Kealy Historical Records

    What Kealy family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kealy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kealy. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kealy. For the veterans among your Kealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Kealy Life Expectancy

    What is the average Kealy lifespan?

    Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kealy in 1941 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kealy

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kealy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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