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Kelogg Family History

Kelogg 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: Kellogg, Delong, Deloge, Kegg, Keogh, Kong, Long, Loge, Keller, Fogg

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Where is the Kelogg family from?

You can see how Kelogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelogg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelogg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kelogg families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kelogg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kelogg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelogg 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 Kelogg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelogg. 47% of Kelogg men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kelogg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelogg were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Kelogg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Kelogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelogg 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kelogg. 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 Kelogg. For the veterans among your Kelogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelogg lifespan?

Average Kelogg life expectancy in 1973 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelogg 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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