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Kelbie Family History

Kelbie Surname Meaning

see Kelby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kelbie family from?

You can see how Kelbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbie family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Kelbie families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 18 Kelbie families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelbie's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Kelbie families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Kelbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbie 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kelbie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kelbie. For the veterans among your Kelbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Kelbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kelbie in 1968 was 61, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelbie 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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