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Kelkel Family History

Kelkel 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: Kenkel, Kelker, Felkel, Keller, Kerker, Kunkel, Keitel, Kessel, Keel

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Where is the Kelkel family from?

You can see how Kelkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelkel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kelkel families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kelkel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelkel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kelkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelkel 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 26 census records available for the last name Kelkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelkel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kelkel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kelkel. For the veterans among your Kelkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelkel lifespan?

Average Kelkel life expectancy in 1971 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelkel 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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