Keely Family History

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Keely Name Meaning

Irish: variant spelling of Keeley.

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


Similar surnames: Kealy, Keeny, Deely, Keeley, Keel, Feely, Keedy, Keele, Keily, Kiely

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Keely Family Origin

Where is the Keely family from?

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You can see how Keely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keely families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 54 Keely families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keely's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Keely Family Occupations

What did your Keely ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Keely. 31% of Keely men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

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

Keely Historical Records

What Keely family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Keely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keely 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Keely. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Keely. For the veterans among your Keely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Keely Life Expectancy

What is the average Keely lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Keely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keely in 1947 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keely 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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