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Kelison Family History

Kelison 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: Kelson, Elison, Kenison, Kellison, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Allison

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Where is the Kelison family from?

You can see how Kelison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Kelison families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kelison's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kelison families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kelison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelison 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kelison. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kelison. For the veterans among your Kelison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelison lifespan?

Average Kelison life expectancy in 1972 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelison 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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