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Kellar Family History

Kellar Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Keller 3 or German: variant of Keller

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kellar family from?

You can see how Kellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Kellar families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kellar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kellar families in 1891.
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What did your Kellar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kellar. 85% of Kellar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Kellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellar 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellar. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kellar. For the veterans among your Kellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellar lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kellar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kellar in 1947 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellar 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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