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Kelaher Family History

Kelaher 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: Keliher, Keleher, Keller, Klauer, Belcher, Keicher, Kelner, Kellner

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Where is the Kelaher family from?

You can see how Kelaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelaher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kelaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kelaher families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kelaher's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Kelaher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelaher 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 Kelaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelaher. 60% of Kelaher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kelaher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelaher were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Kelaher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelaher 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Kelaher. 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 273 military records available for the last name Kelaher. For the veterans among your Kelaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelaher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kelaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelaher in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelaher 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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