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Kellington Family History

Kellington Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Kellington (Yorkshire). The placename derives from the Old English personal name Ceolla + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

With change from initial Ch- to K- due to Scandinavian influence.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kellington family from?

You can see how Kellington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kellington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Kellington families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kellington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kellington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellington 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 Kellington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kellington. 78% of Kellington women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kellington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellington 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Kellington. 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 300 military records available for the last name Kellington. For the veterans among your Kellington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellington lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kellington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kellington in 1955 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellington 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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