Kealey Family History

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Kealey Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant spelling of Keeley. Americanized spelling of German Kühle, variant of Kühl (see Kuhl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Keeley, Kealy, Kerley, Kaley, Keal, Kelley, Keaney, Healey, Sealey

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Kealey Family Origin

Where is the Kealey family from?

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You can see how Kealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kealey families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 43 Kealey families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kealey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kealey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kealey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kealey Family Occupations

What did your Kealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Kealey. 35% of Kealey men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Kealey women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kealey were Clerk and H Maid

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Broker
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • At Home
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • H Maid
    10%

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

Kealey Historical Records

What Kealey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kealey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kealey. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kealey. For the veterans among your Kealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kealey Life Expectancy

What is the average Kealey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kealey in 1960 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kealey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kealey 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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