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Kelsohn Family History

Kelsohn 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: Kelson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Belson, Kelso, Kelton, Kelsch, Kelsh

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Where is the Kelsohn family from?

You can see how Kelsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelsohn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelsohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelsohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsohn 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 13 census records available for the last name Kelsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsohn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kelsohn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kelsohn. For the veterans among your Kelsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsohn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Kelsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kelsohn in 1972 was 78, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsohn 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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