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Kellat Family History

Kellat 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, Keller, Kelman, Kallay, Pella, Kelly, Kell

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Where is the Kellat family from?

You can see how Kellat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kellat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Kellat families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kellat's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kellat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellat 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 Kellat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kellat. 100% of Kellat men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Kellat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellat 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kellat. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kellat. For the veterans among your Kellat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Kellat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kellat in 1972 was 63, and 67 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellat 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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