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Kellenberger Family History

Kellenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Kellenberg in Rhineland (see Kell ) or Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kellenberger family from?

You can see how Kellenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Kellenberger families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kellenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kellenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellenberger 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 Kellenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellenberger. 24% of Kellenberger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kellenberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellenberger were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Kellenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kellenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellenberger 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Kellenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kellenberger. For the veterans among your Kellenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellenberger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kellenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kellenberger in 1954 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellenberger 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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