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Kellenberg Family History

Kellenberg 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: Kallenberg, Ellenberg, Kohlenberg, Kaldenberg, Wallenberg, Hollenberg

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Where is the Kellenberg family from?

You can see how Kellenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellenberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kellenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kellenberg family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellenberg's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kellenberg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kellenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Priest and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellenberg. 100% of Kellenberg men worked as a Priest and 50% of Kellenberg women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Priest
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kellenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Kellenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellenberg 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Kellenberg. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kellenberg. For the veterans among your Kellenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kellenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kellenberg in 1965 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellenberg 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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