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Kealby Family History

Kealby Surname 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: Kealey, Kealy, Kearby, Dalby, Kraly, Kelly, Kilby, Healey, Kalb

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Where is the Kealby family from?

You can see how Kealby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kealby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kealby family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kealby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kealby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kealby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Kealby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kealby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kealby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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