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Kelhem Family History

Kelhem 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: Kellem, Keller, Kelner, Kelsey, Hellem, Kelber, Kelm, Kelker, Kelter

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Where is the Kelhem family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelhem. 100% of Kelhem men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kelhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelhem 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 Kelhem. 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 Kelhem. For the veterans among your Kelhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelhem lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelhem 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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