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Kelbaugh Family History

Kelbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Kelbach: topographic name from kel ‘swamp’ + Bach ‘brook creek’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kelbaugh family from?

You can see how Kelbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kelbaugh family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelbaugh's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kelbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Kelbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelbaugh. 20% of Kelbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Kelbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelbaugh were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • School Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Kelbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbaugh 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kelbaugh. 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 385 military records available for the last name Kelbaugh. For the veterans among your Kelbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbaugh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kelbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kelbaugh in 1956 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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