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Kellard Family History

Kellard Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Gellard with devoicing of the initial consonant; see Gillard (1 ii).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kellard family from?

You can see how Kellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Kellard families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kellard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kellard families in 1891.
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What did your Kellard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Artist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kellard. 50% of Kellard men worked as a Commercial Artist and 85% of Kellard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellard were Lorry Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Artist
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellard 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Kellard. 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 350 military records available for the last name Kellard. For the veterans among your Kellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kellard in 1966 was 73, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellard 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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