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Kelbing Family History

Kelbing 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: Kelling, Kelting, Helbing, Helling, Helsing, Welling, Melling

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Where is the Kelbing family from?

You can see how Kelbing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kelbing families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kelbing's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kelbing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelbing 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 34 census records available for the last name Kelbing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbing 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kelbing. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kelbing. For the veterans among your Kelbing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbing lifespan?

Average Kelbing life expectancy in 2000 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelbing 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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