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Kellsey Family History

Kellsey 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: Kelsey, Kelley, Keller, Kelly, Kellner, Kenley, Keeley, Killey

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Where is the Kellsey family from?

You can see how Kellsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kellsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kellsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kellsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellsey 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 Kellsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kellsey. 100% of Kellsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kellsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellsey 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kellsey. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kellsey. For the veterans among your Kellsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellsey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Kellsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kellsey in 1975 was 51, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellsey 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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