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Kellerhals Family History

Kellerhals Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: nickname for someone with a peculiarity of the neck from Middle High German keln kellen ‘to hurt cause pain’ + hals ‘neck’.

It may also refer to a topographic or habitational name.

This implies a connection to a house with a cellar opening to the street.

The term 'bulkhead' can be associated with such houses, emphasizing their architectural characteristics.

Overall, the name carries both physical and locational qualities in its meaning.

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


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Where is the Kellerhals family from?

You can see how Kellerhals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellerhals family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellerhals families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kellerhals families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kellerhals's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kellerhals families in 1880.
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What did your Kellerhals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kellerhals. 26% of Kellerhals men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Kellerhals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellerhals 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Kellerhals. 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 408 military records available for the last name Kellerhals. For the veterans among your Kellerhals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellerhals lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Kellerhals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kellerhals in 1945 was 38, and 78 in 2003.

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