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Kelloway Family History

Kelloway Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Hampshire): variant of Calloway.

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


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Where is the Kelloway family from?

You can see how Kelloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelloway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelloway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Kelloway families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kelloway's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kelloway families in 1891.
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What did your Kelloway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelloway. 43% of Kelloway men worked as a Cowman and 82% of Kelloway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelloway were Cowman (heavy Worker) and Housewife.

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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

  • Cowman
    43%
  • Labourer Agriculture
    29%
  • Cowman (heavy Worker)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Household Duties
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kelloway. 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 188 military records available for the last name Kelloway. For the veterans among your Kelloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelloway lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelloway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kelloway in 1964 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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