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Kealen Family History

Kealen 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: Kalen, Kealey, Keelen, Kellen, Keilen, Keller, Ellen, Kale, Kamen

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Where is the Kealen family from?

You can see how Kealen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kealen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kealen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kealen families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kealen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kealen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kealen 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 118 census records available for the last name Kealen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kealen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kealen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kealen. For the veterans among your Kealen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kealen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Kealen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kealen in 1974 was 64, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kealen 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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