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Kelor Family History

Kelor 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: Keylor, Keller, Kehr, Klar, Ker, Kor, Kerr, Delos, Kelly, Kell

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Where is the Kelor family from?

You can see how Kelor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kelor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kelor family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelor's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kelor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Kelor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kelor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kelor. For the veterans among your Kelor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelor

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