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Kellsa Family History

Kellsa 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: Kells, Keller, Pella, Kelly, Kell, Kellow, Sella, Tella, Wells, Rella

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Where is the Kellsa family from?

You can see how Kellsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellsa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kellsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kellsa families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellsa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kellsa families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Kellsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellsa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kellsa. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kellsa. For the veterans among your Kellsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellsa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellsa 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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