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Kellet Family History

Kellet Surname Meaning

see Kellett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kellet family from?

You can see how Kellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 165 Kellet families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kellet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kellet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellet 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 Kellet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kellet. 34% of Kellet men worked as a Colliery Hewer (retired) and 79% of Kellet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellet were Commercial Photographer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer (retired)
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Commercial Photographer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • General Help On Farm
    4%
  • Wife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Kellet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellet 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Kellet. 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 493 military records available for the last name Kellet. For the veterans among your Kellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kellet in 1966 was 48, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellet 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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