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Keliher Family History

Keliher Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kelleher. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Keliher family from?

You can see how Keliher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keliher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keliher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Keliher families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Keliher's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Keliher families in 1911.
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What did your Keliher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keliher. 38% of Keliher men worked as a Laborer and 44% of Keliher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keliher were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    44%
  • Stenographer
    32%
  • School Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Keliher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keliher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keliher 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Keliher. 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 542 military records available for the last name Keliher. For the veterans among your Keliher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keliher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keliher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keliher in 1953 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keliher 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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