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Keles Family History

Keles Surname Meaning

from keleş which has a range of meanings including ‘brave’ ‘bad’ ‘beautiful’ ‘ugly’ ‘bald’. occasionally a variant of Kellas.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Keles family from?

You can see how Keles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Keles family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keles families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keles 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 Keles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keles. 53% of Keles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keles women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keles were Farm Labor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Keles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Keles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keles 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Keles. 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 42 military records available for the last name Keles. For the veterans among your Keles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Keles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keles in 1971 was 74, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keles 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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