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Kelau Family History

Kelau Surname 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: Lau, Vela, Klar, Kelman, Blau, Elam, Kelly, Kell, Kau, Kula

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Where is the Kelau family from?

You can see how Kelau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kelau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kelau families living in Hawaii. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kelau's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kelau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kelau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelau. 100% of Kelau men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kelau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kelau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kelau. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Kelau. For the veterans among your Kelau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Kelau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kelau in 1970 was 79, and 55 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelau 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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