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Kellgren Family History

Kellgren 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: Mellgren, Kallgren, Hallgren, Helgren, Wallgren, Kellen, Killoren

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Where is the Kellgren family from?

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

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kellgren. 100% of Kellgren women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Kellgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellgren 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Kellgren. 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 120 military records available for the last name Kellgren. For the veterans among your Kellgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellgren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kellgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kellgren in 1967 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellgren 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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