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Kellary Family History

Kellary 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: Kellar, Hillary, Keller, Kallay, Kelly, Bellar, Bellamy, Kellam

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Where is the Kellary family from?

You can see how Kellary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kellary families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kellary families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellary's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kellary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellary 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 100 census records available for the last name Kellary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellary 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kellary. 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 Kellary. For the veterans among your Kellary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellary lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Kellary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kellary in 1972 was 75, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellary 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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