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Kelgaus Family History

Kelgaus 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: Gelhaus, Kellas, Kilgus, Klaus, Kellams, Elias, Kelman, Kelsall

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Where is the Kelgaus family from?

You can see how Kelgaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelgaus family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Kelgaus families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelgaus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelgaus families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Kelgaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelgaus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kelgaus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelgaus. For the veterans among your Kelgaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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