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Kelle Family History

Kelle Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from the dialect word Kelle ‘steep path ravine’.

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


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Where is the Kelle family from?

You can see how Kelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kelle families living in Cheshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Kelle's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kelle families in 1891.
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What did your Kelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelle. 100% of Kelle 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelle. For the veterans among your Kelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kelle in 1964 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelle 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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