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Kelgor Family History

Kelgor 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: Keller, Melgar, Kellow, Kelner, Kelson, Felger, Kelber, Belger

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Where is the Kelgor family from?

You can see how Kelgor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelgor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelgor family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelgor's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kelgor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelgor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kelgor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelgor 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kelgor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kelgor. For the veterans among your Kelgor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelgor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Kelgor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kelgor in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelgor 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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