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Kelcey Family History

Kelcey Surname Meaning

see Kelsey.

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


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Where is the Kelcey family from?

You can see how Kelcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelcey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Kelcey families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Kelcey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kelcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelcey 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 Kelcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelcey. 72% of Kelcey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Kelcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelcey 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Kelcey. 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 363 military records available for the last name Kelcey. For the veterans among your Kelcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelcey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Kelcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kelcey in 1969 was 87, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelcey 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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