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Kelava Family History

Kelava 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: Kulaga, Selva, Kava, Zelaya, Celaya, Kolasa, Kalata, Delara, Delavan

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Where is the Kelava family from?

You can see how Kelava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelava family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelava's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kelava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelava 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 90 census records available for the last name Kelava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelava 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kelava. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kelava. For the veterans among your Kelava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelava lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Kelava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelava in 1983 was 63, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelava 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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