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Kelbus Family History

Kelbus 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: Kolbus, Melhus, Klus, Debus, Kalmus, Kelber, Kallus, Kobus, Kellis

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Where is the Kelbus family from?

You can see how Kelbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelbus family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kelbus's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kelbus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelbus 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 Kelbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelbus. 100% of Kelbus men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kelbus women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kelbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kelbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kelbus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kelbus. For the veterans among your Kelbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kelbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelbus in 1962 was 53, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelbus 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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