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Kelesh Family History

Kelesh 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: Kelsh, Kelch, Klish, Pelech, Keyes, Welsh, Kyles, Kees, Kelso, Kunesh

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Where is the Kelesh family from?

You can see how Kelesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelesh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelesh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelesh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kelesh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelesh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kelesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelesh 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 Kelesh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kelesh. For the veterans among your Kelesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelesh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kelesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelesh in 1972 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelesh 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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