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Kelpinski Family History

Kelpinski 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: Kempinski, Kilinski, Kalinski, Kulinski, Karpinski, Zelinski

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Where is the Kelpinski family from?

You can see how Kelpinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelpinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelpinski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kelpinski families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelpinski's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelpinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelpinski 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 Kelpinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelpinski. 34% of Kelpinski 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Kelpinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Kelpinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelpinski 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kelpinski. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kelpinski. For the veterans among your Kelpinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelpinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kelpinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kelpinski in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelpinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelpinski 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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