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Kelliker Family History

Kelliker 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: Koelliker, Kelliher, Keller, Kellner, Kelker, Hilliker, Kelleher

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Where is the Kelliker family from?

You can see how Kelliker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelliker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelliker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kelliker family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelliker's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kelliker families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelliker 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 Kelliker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelliker. 23% of Kelliker men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Kelliker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelliker were Taxi Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Taxi Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Kelliker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Kelliker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelliker 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kelliker. 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 108 military records available for the last name Kelliker. For the veterans among your Kelliker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelliker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kelliker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kelliker in 1965 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelliker 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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