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Kelmo Family History

Kelmo 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: Kelm, Elmo, Kelso, Kello, Helm, Kemp, Bello, Kelman, Keim, Kelly

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Where is the Kelmo family from?

You can see how Kelmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelmo family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Kelmo families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kelmo's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Kelmo families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelmo 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 31 census records available for the last name Kelmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmo 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kelmo. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kelmo. For the veterans among your Kelmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelmo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Kelmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kelmo in 1968 was 76, and 86 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelmo 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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