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Kelcy Family History

Kelcy 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: Kelly, Kelch, Kelty, Percy, Kley, Kenny, Felch, Kilby, Kell, Kelsey

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Where is the Kelcy family from?

You can see how Kelcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelcy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kelcy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kelcy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kelcy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelcy 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kelcy. 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 205 military records available for the last name Kelcy. For the veterans among your Kelcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelcy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kelcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kelcy in 1962 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelcy 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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