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Kelse Family History

Kelse 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, Kelso, Else, Kelle, Kelsh, Kelsoe, Keese, Halse, Keller

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Where is the Kelse family from?

You can see how Kelse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kelse family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelse's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Kelse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelse 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 Kelse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelse. 38% of Kelse 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    21%
  • Manager
    9%

What Kelse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelse 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Kelse. 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 173 military records available for the last name Kelse. For the veterans among your Kelse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Kelse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kelse in 1964 was 87, and 8 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelse 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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