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Kellek Family History

Kellek 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: Keller, Kelle, Kellen, Kelley, Kellem, Geller, Heller, Seller, Weller

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Where is the Kellek family from?

You can see how Kellek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kellek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kellek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kellek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellek 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 63 census records available for the last name Kellek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kellek. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kellek. For the veterans among your Kellek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellek lifespan?

Average Kellek life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellek 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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