This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kelssy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kelssy Family History

Kelssy 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: Kelsey, Kelsay, Kelly, Kelson, Kersey, Kelso, Elsey, Kelty, Kolsky

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kelssy family from?

You can see how Kelssy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelssy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kelssy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelssy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelssy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelssy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Kelssy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kelssy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelssy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kelssy

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Kelssy. 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.

View all Kelssy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Kelssy. For the veterans among your Kelssy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kelssy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kelssy family history

Discover More

What is the average Kelssy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelssy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelssy

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kelssy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial