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Kelf Family History

Kelf Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Calf.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kelf family from?

You can see how Kelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Kelf families living in Norfolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kelf's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kelf families in 1891.
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What did your Kelf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelf. 40% of Kelf men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Kelf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelf were Postman and Old Age Pensioner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Shop Assistant
    20%
  • Centre Lathe Hand
    20%
  • Postman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelf 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Kelf. 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 252 military records available for the last name Kelf. For the veterans among your Kelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Kelf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kelf in 1972 was 78, and 84 in 1995.

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