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Kelak Family History

Kelak 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: Kolak, Pelak, Selak, Kulak, Belak, Kozak, Vela, Deak, Klar, Peak

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Where is the Kelak family from?

You can see how Kelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelak family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Kelak families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Kelak families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelak's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kelak families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelak 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 Kelak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kelak. For the veterans among your Kelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Kelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelak in 1965 was 72, and 97 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelak 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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