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Kelkey Family History

Kelkey 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: Kelsey, Kelker, Pelkey, Kelley, Keller, Kerker, Kenkel, Kley, Kelly

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Where is the Kelkey family from?

You can see how Kelkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kelkey family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelkey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kelkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kelkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelkey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kelkey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kelkey. For the veterans among your Kelkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelkey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Kelkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kelkey in 1969 was 77, and 77 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelkey 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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