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Kelberg Family History

Kelberg 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: Kolberg, Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Kalberg, Kelber, Kulberg, Kilberg

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Where is the Kelberg family from?

You can see how Kelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kelberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kelberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelberg 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 Kelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelberg. 100% of Kelberg women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Kelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelberg 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Kelberg. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kelberg. For the veterans among your Kelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelberg in 1967 was 64, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelberg 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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