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Keheley Family History

Keheley 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: Keeley, Seeley, Kenley, Keeler, Feeley, Kezele, Beeley, Kerley

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Where is the Keheley family from?

You can see how Keheley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keheley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keheley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Keheley families living in Georgia. This was about 95% of all the recorded Keheley's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Keheley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keheley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keheley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keheley. 100% of Keheley men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Keheley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Keheley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keheley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Keheley. 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 166 military records available for the last name Keheley. For the veterans among your Keheley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keheley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keheley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Keheley in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keheley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keheley 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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