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Kelhofer Family History

Kelhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Keller, Kelner, Klopfer, Kellner, Kelber, Seehafer, Hofer

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Where is the Kelhofer family from?

You can see how Kelhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelhofer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kelhofer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelhofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kelhofer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelhofer 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 109 census records available for the last name Kelhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelhofer 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kelhofer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kelhofer. For the veterans among your Kelhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelhofer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Kelhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelhofer in 1968 was 39, and 83 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelhofer 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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