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Keayle Family History

Keayle 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: Keadle, Keagle, Beadle, Eagle, Kemble, Kale, Beagle, Keane, Kyle

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Where is the Keayle family from?

You can see how Keayle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keayle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keayle families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keayle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Keayle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Keayle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keayle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Keayle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keayle. For the veterans among your Keayle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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