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Kelis Family History

Kelis 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: Melis, Kulis, Kalis, Kellis, Velis, Kolis, Kells, Nelis, Celis, Delis

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Where is the Kelis family from?

You can see how Kelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kelis family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelis's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kelis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelis 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 Kelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelis. 100% of Kelis 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 272 census records available for the last name Kelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelis 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Kelis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kelis. For the veterans among your Kelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Kelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kelis in 1976 was 77, and 17 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelis 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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