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Kellos Family History

Kellos 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: Kellow, Kellis, Kellas, Kells, Kello, Kellom, Keller, Bello, Delos

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Where is the Kellos family from?

You can see how Kellos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Kellos family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellos's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Kellos families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellos 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 Kellos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kellos. 100% of Kellos men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Kellos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellos 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kellos. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kellos. For the veterans among your Kellos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellos lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kellos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kellos in 1954 was 51, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellos 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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