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Kelo Family History

Kelo 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: Kell, Elo, Delo, Velo, Gelo, Keto, Kelm, Kelp, Kelso, Belo

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Where is the Kelo family from?

You can see how Kelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kelo families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kelo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kelo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelo 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 Kelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelo. 100% of Kelo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Kelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelo 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kelo. 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 438 military records available for the last name Kelo. For the veterans among your Kelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Kelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kelo in 1965 was 67, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelo 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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