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Kelety Family History

Kelety 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: Kelty, Kley, Kelly, Kelsey, Akeley, Kenley, Keeley, Yeley, Keltz

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Where is the Kelety family from?

You can see how Kelety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelety family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelety family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelety's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelety families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelety 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 23 census records available for the last name Kelety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelety 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kelety. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kelety. For the veterans among your Kelety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelety lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kelety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kelety in 1970 was 49, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelety 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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