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Kelkup Family History

Kelkup 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: Kelker, Kelp, Keup, Kellum, Walkup, Kemp, Keller, Kerker, Kenkel

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Where is the Kelkup family from?

You can see how Kelkup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelkup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelkup family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelkup's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kelkup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelkup 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 15 census records available for the last name Kelkup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelkup 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kelkup. 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 Kelkup. For the veterans among your Kelkup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelkup lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Kelkup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kelkup in 1986 was 89, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelkup 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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