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Kelez Family History

Kelez 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: Velez, Keltz, Keller, Kertz, Kale, Welz, Kley, Ketz, Jerez, Keel

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Where is the Kelez family from?

You can see how Kelez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelez family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelez's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelez 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 54 census records available for the last name Kelez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelez 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kelez. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kelez. For the veterans among your Kelez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelez lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kelez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kelez in 1965 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelez 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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