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Kellah Family History

Kellah 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: Kellam, Kellas, Kellar, Bellah, Keller, Kelman, Kallay, Pella, Kelly

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Where is the Kellah family from?

You can see how Kellah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Kellah families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Kellah families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kellah's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kellah families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kellah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellah 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kellah. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kellah. For the veterans among your Kellah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellah lifespan?

Average Kellah life expectancy in 1988 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellah 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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