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Kelba Family History

Kelba 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: Kolba, Kaba, Vela, Melia, Kelman, Kolb, Belka, Pella, Kelly, Kilby

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Where is the Kelba family from?

You can see how Kelba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelba family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kelba's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Kelba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelba 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 Kelba ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kelba. 100% of Kelba men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kelba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Kelba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelba 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kelba. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kelba. For the veterans among your Kelba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelba lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Kelba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kelba in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelba 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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