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Keghtley Family History

Keghtley 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: Keightley, Keighley, Kegley, Keatley, Bentley, Begley, Hughley

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Where is the Keghtley family from?

You can see how Keghtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keghtley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Keghtley families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Keghtley's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Keghtley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Keghtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keghtley 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 Keghtley. 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 military records available for the last name Keghtley. For the veterans among your Keghtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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