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Kelrey Family History

Kelrey 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: Kelsey, Kelley, Keller, Kley, Kelly, Kelner, Akeley, Kenley, Keeley

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Where is the Kelrey family from?

You can see how Kelrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kelrey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kelrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelrey 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 Kelrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelrey. 100% of Kelrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Kelrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelrey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kelrey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kelrey. For the veterans among your Kelrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelrey

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