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Keale Family History

Keale Surname Meaning

see Kale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keale family from?

You can see how Keale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Keale families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keale. 55% of Keale men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Porter
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Keale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keale 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Keale. 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 121 military records available for the last name Keale. For the veterans among your Keale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keale in 1963 was 73, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keale 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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