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Kelsen Family History

Kelsen 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: Elsen, Kelsey, Kelson, Kessen, Felsen, Kellen, Nelsen, Keller, Olsen

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Where is the Kelsen family from?

You can see how Kelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kelsen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kelsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsen 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 Kelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelsen. 28% of Kelsen men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Kelsen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelsen were Proprietor and Chambermaid.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Commercial Artist
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Chambermaid
    20%

What Kelsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsen 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Kelsen. 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 275 military records available for the last name Kelsen. For the veterans among your Kelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kelsen in 1961 was 42, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsen 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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