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Kellegrew Family History

Kellegrew 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: Killebrew, Keller, Kelleher, Mellgren, Kallgren, Pellegrin, Pettegrew

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Where is the Kellegrew family from?

You can see how Kellegrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellegrew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kellegrew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kellegrew families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellegrew's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kellegrew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellegrew 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 139 census records available for the last name Kellegrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellegrew 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Kellegrew. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kellegrew. For the veterans among your Kellegrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellegrew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kellegrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kellegrew in 1966 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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