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Kellers Family History

Kellers 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, Ellers, Zellers, Sellers, Fellers, Kellems, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Kellers family from?

You can see how Kellers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kellers families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kellers's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kellers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellers 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 Kellers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kellers. 100% of Kellers men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Kellers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kellers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kellers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellers 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Kellers. 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 527 military records available for the last name Kellers. For the veterans among your Kellers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kellers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kellers in 1960 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellers 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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