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Kellogg Family History

Kellogg Surname Meaning

English (London): nickname for a pig-slaughterer from Middle English kille + hog(ge).

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


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Where is the Kellogg family from?

You can see how Kellogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellogg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellogg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kellogg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellogg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kellogg families in 1891.
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What did your Kellogg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellogg. 13% of Kellogg men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Kellogg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellogg were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 106,000 census records available for the last name Kellogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellogg 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellogg. 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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There are 31,000 military records available for the last name Kellogg. For the veterans among your Kellogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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