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Kelleigh Family History

Kelleigh 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: Kellough, Keller, Kellogg, Leigh, Sleigh, Farleigh, Killough, Mellish

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Where is the Kelleigh family from?

You can see how Kelleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelleigh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kelleigh families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelleigh's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kelleigh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelleigh 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 46 census records available for the last name Kelleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelleigh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kelleigh. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kelleigh. For the veterans among your Kelleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelleigh lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Kelleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kelleigh in 1979 was 78, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelleigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelleigh 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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