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Kelbley Family History

Kelbley 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: Kelley, Keller, Kemble, Kelly, Kelsey, Kenley, Keeley, Kelber, Killey

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Where is the Kelbley family from?

You can see how Kelbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelbley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Kelbley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kelbley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kelbley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelbley 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 Kelbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelbley. 20% of Kelbley men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Wire Drawer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Kelbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Kelbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kelbley. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kelbley. For the veterans among your Kelbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kelbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kelbley in 1953 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelbley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelbley 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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