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Kelies Family History

Kelies 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: Keller, Melis, Elias, Kelner, Kelsey, Lies, Kulis, Keyes, Kelber

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Where is the Kelies family from?

You can see how Kelies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kelies families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kelies family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelies's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kelies families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelies 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 11 census records available for the last name Kelies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelies 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kelies. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kelies. For the veterans among your Kelies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelies lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Kelies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kelies in 1971 was 68, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelies 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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