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Kelsie Family History

Kelsie 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: Kellie, Kelsoe, Kelsey, Kelson, Elzie, Helie, Jessie, Kellis, Kelso

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Where is the Kelsie family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelsie. 43% of Kelsie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kelsie women worked as a Cook.

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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
    43%
  • Checker
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Kelsie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsie 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kelsie. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kelsie. For the veterans among your Kelsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Kelsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kelsie in 1959 was 50, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelsie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsie 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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