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Kele Family History

Kele 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: Kale, Kyle, Kell, Mele, Kile, Kelm, Kelp, Kelle, Keele, Kee

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Where is the Kele family from?

You can see how Kele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kele families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kele 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 Kele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kele. 46% of Kele 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Kele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Kele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kele 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Kele. 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 278 military records available for the last name Kele. For the veterans among your Kele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kele lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Kele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kele in 1969 was 48, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kele 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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