History of your Surname
Get access to Kelsay family records.Start a free trial

Kelsay Family History

Kelsay Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Kelsey .

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


Similar surnames: Kelsey, Kelman, Kelley, Kelsoe, Kelner, Kean, Selvey, Felman, Keay

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Kelsay family from?

You can see how Kelsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelsay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kelsay families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kelsay's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kelsay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelsay. 100% of Kelsay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

View Census Data for Kelsay | Data not to scale

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kelsay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kelsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kelsay

Passenger Lists

There are 264 immigration records available for the last name Kelsay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Kelsay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 912 military records available for the last name Kelsay. For the veterans among your Kelsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kelsay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kelsay family history

Discover More

What is the average Kelsay lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kelsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelsay in 1954 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelsay

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kelsay family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kelsay last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial