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Kelsor Family History

Kelsor 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, Kelso, Selsor, Kelsoe, Keysor, Keller, Elson, Nelson, Melson

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Where is the Kelsor family from?

You can see how Kelsor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelsor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Kelsor family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelsor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kelsor families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsor 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 279 census records available for the last name Kelsor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kelsor. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kelsor. For the veterans among your Kelsor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kelsor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelsor in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsor 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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