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Kelius Family History

Kelius 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: Melius, Melis, Elias, Julius, Melhus, Klus, Kalmus, Kulis, Kalis

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Where is the Kelius family from?

You can see how Kelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kelius families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelius 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kelius. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kelius. For the veterans among your Kelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelius lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Kelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kelius in 1971 was 82, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelius 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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