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Kelleg Family History

Kelleg 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: Keller, Kelle, Kellen, Kelley, Kellem, Geller, Heller, Seller, Weller

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Where is the Kelleg family from?

You can see how Kelleg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelleg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelleg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kelleg families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kelleg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kelleg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelleg 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 188 census records available for the last name Kelleg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelleg 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kelleg. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kelleg. For the veterans among your Kelleg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelleg lifespan?

Average Kelleg life expectancy in 1978 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelleg 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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