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Kelpie Family History

Kelpie 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: Kellie, Elzie, Kolpin, Helie, Empie, Kelp, Kellis, Kemple, Kempe

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Where is the Kelpie family from?

You can see how Kelpie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelpie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kelpie families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Kelpie family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelpie's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kelpie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelpie 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 66 census records available for the last name Kelpie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelpie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kelpie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kelpie. For the veterans among your Kelpie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelpie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Kelpie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kelpie in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelpie 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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