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Kellagg Family History

Kellagg 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: Kellogg, Kellam, Kellas, Kelling, Kellar, Kellams, Keller, Hellweg

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Where is the Kellagg family from?

You can see how Kellagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellagg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellagg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kellagg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kellagg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kellagg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellagg 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 Kellagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellagg. 27% of Kellagg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kellagg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellagg were Teacher and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kellagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellagg 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kellagg. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kellagg. For the veterans among your Kellagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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