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Keelean Family History

Keelean Name 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: Keelan, Keelen, Kelman, Keeven, Keeler, Keeley, Kielman, Keegan

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Where is the Keelean family from?

You can see how Keelean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keelean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keelean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Keelean families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Keelean's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Keelean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keelean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keelean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keelean. 100% of Keelean 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%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Keelean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keelean 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Keelean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Keelean. For the veterans among your Keelean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keelean lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Keelean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Keelean in 1969 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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