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Kelbey Family History

Kelbey 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: Kelsey, Kelber, Kelley, Keller, Felber, Kley, Kelly, Kilby, Kelner

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Where is the Kelbey family from?

You can see how Kelbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kelbey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kelbey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kelbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelbey 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 318 census records available for the last name Kelbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kelbey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kelbey. For the veterans among your Kelbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kelbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kelbey in 1966 was 75, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelbey 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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