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Kelihar Family History

Kelihar 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: Keliher, Relihan, Gelhar, Kellar, Melichar, Keleher, Kelliher

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Where is the Kelihar family from?

You can see how Kelihar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelihar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kelihar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Kelihar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelihar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelihar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelihar 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 Kelihar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelihar. 100% of Kelihar 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%

What Kelihar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Kelihar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelihar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kelihar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kelihar. For the veterans among your Kelihar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelihar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Kelihar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kelihar in 1973 was 83, and 56 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelihar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelihar 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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