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Keelen Family History

Keelen Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish (Van der Keelen Van den Keelen): habitational name for someone from a place called Keel or topographic name for someone living near a keel ‘small canal’.

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Irish: variant of Keelan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Keelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Keelen families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keelen's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Keelen families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelen 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Keelen. 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 384 military records available for the last name Keelen. For the veterans among your Keelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Keelen in 1953 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keelen 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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