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Kealsy Family History

Kealsy 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, Kraly, Kelly, Healey, Kelsey, Kenley, Keeley, Sealy

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Where is the Kealsy family from?

You can see how Kealsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kealsy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kealsy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kealsy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kealsy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kealsy 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 17 census records available for the last name Kealsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kealsy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kealsy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kealsy. For the veterans among your Kealsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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