This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kelshaw family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kelshaw Family History

Kelshaw Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and West Yorkshire): variant of Culcheth a habitational name from Culcheth (Lancashire).

variant of Kershaw or Kelsall two names that were probably much confused.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kelshaw family from?

You can see how Kelshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 254 Kelshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kelshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kelshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kelshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelshaw. 34% of Kelshaw men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 93% of Kelshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelshaw were Market Gardener and Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Kelshaw | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Market Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Kelshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kelshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelshaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kelshaw

Passenger Lists

There are 358 immigration records available for the last name Kelshaw. 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.

View all Kelshaw immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 445 military records available for the last name Kelshaw. For the veterans among your Kelshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kelshaw military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kelshaw family history

Discover More

What is the average Kelshaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kelshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kelshaw in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelshaw 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kelshaw family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial