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Kelsick Family History

Kelsick 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: Ellick, Sellick, Zelnick, Messick, Elswick, Kulick, Kerwick, Elrick

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Where is the Kelsick family from?

You can see how Kelsick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelsick families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Kelsick families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelsick's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kelsick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelsick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelsick. 100% of Kelsick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kelsick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Kelsick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsick 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Kelsick. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kelsick. For the veterans among your Kelsick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kelsick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kelsick in 1966 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsick 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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