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Kelim Family History

Kelim 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: Klim, Keim, Kelm, Selim, Kim, Helm, Melis, Melin, Melia, Keil

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Where is the Kelim family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelim. 100% of Kelim women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kelim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Kelim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelim 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kelim. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kelim. For the veterans among your Kelim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kelim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kelim in 1965 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelim 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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