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Kelloch Family History

Kelloch 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: Kalloch, Kellow, Kellogg, Kinloch, Kelch, Malloch, Tulloch, Bulloch

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Where is the Kelloch family from?

You can see how Kelloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelloch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelloch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Kelloch family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelloch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kelloch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelloch 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 325 census records available for the last name Kelloch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelloch 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Kelloch. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kelloch. For the veterans among your Kelloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelloch lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Kelloch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kelloch in 1974 was 89, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelloch 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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