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Kellog Family History

Kellog Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Kellogg.

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


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Where is the Kellog family from?

You can see how Kellog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellog family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kellog families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kellog's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kellog families in 1891.
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What did your Kellog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellog. 20% of Kellog men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Kellog women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellog were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Maid
    8%

What Kellog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kellog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellog 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellog. 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 Kellog. For the veterans among your Kellog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellog lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kellog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kellog in 1954 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellog 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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