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Kelke Family History

Kelke 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: Belke, Oelke, Kelker, Welke, Kelle, Selke, Helke, Keske, Keller

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Where is the Kelke family from?

You can see how Kelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kelke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kelke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kelke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelke 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 160 census records available for the last name Kelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelke 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kelke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kelke. For the veterans among your Kelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Kelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelke in 1979 was 65, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelke 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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