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Kelkenberg Family History

Kelkenberg 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: Falkenberg, Kallenberg, Ellenberg, Kaldenberg, Kronenberg, Levenberg

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Where is the Kelkenberg family from?

You can see how Kelkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelkenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelkenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kelkenberg family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelkenberg's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelkenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelkenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kelkenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelkenberg. 67% of Kelkenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Kelkenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Kelkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelkenberg 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Kelkenberg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kelkenberg. For the veterans among your Kelkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelkenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kelkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kelkenberg in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelkenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelkenberg 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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