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Kelem Family History

Kelem 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: Kelm, Klem, Kellem, Helm, Keller, Kale, Elam, Kley, Keel, Kyle

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Where is the Kelem family from?

You can see how Kelem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kelem families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kelem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelem 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 Kelem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelem. 34% of Kelem men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kelem women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Counterman
    25%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kelem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Kelem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelem 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kelem. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kelem. For the veterans among your Kelem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kelem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kelem in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelem 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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