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Keelin Family History

Keelin Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Keeling . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Keeling, Keelen, Kerlin, Keeley, Keel, Keele, Keeler, Yellin, Killin

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Where is the Keelin family from?

You can see how Keelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Keelin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keelin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keelin. 40% of Keelin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keelin women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelin 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Keelin. 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 526 military records available for the last name Keelin. For the veterans among your Keelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Keelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Keelin in 1960 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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