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Kelmenson Family History

Kelmenson 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: Ellenson, Kelson, Berenson, Salmonson, Benenson, Estenson, Jergenson

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Where is the Kelmenson family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelmenson. 100% of Kelmenson 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%

What Kelmenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Kelmenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmenson 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kelmenson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kelmenson. For the veterans among your Kelmenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelmenson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kelmenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kelmenson in 1967 was 84, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelmenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelmenson 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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