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Kelshur Family History

Kelshur 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: Felsher, Kelsh, Keliher, Keleher, Keller, Kehr, Kershaw, Belcher

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Where is the Kelshur family from?

You can see how Kelshur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelshur family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kelshur families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelshur's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kelshur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelshur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Kelshur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelshur 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kelshur. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelshur. For the veterans among your Kelshur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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