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Kelford Family History

Kelford Surname Meaning

see Kilvert.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kelford family from?

You can see how Kelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kelford families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kelford's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kelford families in 1891.
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What did your Kelford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelford. 100% of Kelford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kelford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelford 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Kelford. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kelford. For the veterans among your Kelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kelford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kelford in 1968 was 56, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelford 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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