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Kelher Family History

Kelher 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, Kelner, Kelber, Kelker, Kelter, Kelder, Kelzer, Keliher

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Where is the Kelher family from?

You can see how Kelher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kelher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kelher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelher 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 Kelher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelher. 34% of Kelher men worked as a Bus Driver.

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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

  • Bus Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

What Kelher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Kelher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelher 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kelher. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kelher. For the veterans among your Kelher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Kelher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kelher in 1974 was 62, and 73 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelher 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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