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Kelfoyle Family History

Kelfoyle 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: Kilfoyle, Foyle, Kilcoyne, Delfosse, Guilfoyle, Kernodle, Kelle

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Where is the Kelfoyle family from?

You can see how Kelfoyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelfoyle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kelfoyle families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kelfoyle family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelfoyle's in USA. California had the highest population of Kelfoyle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelfoyle 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 56 census records available for the last name Kelfoyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelfoyle 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 Kelfoyle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kelfoyle. For the veterans among your Kelfoyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelfoyle lifespan?

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