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Kelb Family History

Kelb 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: Kolb, Kell, Kalb, Kelm, Kelp, Gelb, Kielb, Bell, Kiel, Helm

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Where is the Kelb family from?

You can see how Kelb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kelb family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelb's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kelb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelb 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 Kelb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelb. 34% of Kelb men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Kelb women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelb were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

What Kelb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelb 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Kelb. 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 274 military records available for the last name Kelb. For the veterans among your Kelb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelb lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Kelb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kelb in 1943 was 36, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelb 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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