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Kelos Family History

Kelos 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: Delos, Klos, Kells, Kos, Melis, Kakos, Milos, Kelly, Kell, Kellow

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Where is the Kelos family from?

You can see how Kelos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kelos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kelos family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelos's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kelos families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelos 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 Kelos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelos. 100% of Kelos men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kelos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelos 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 Kelos. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kelos. For the veterans among your Kelos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Kelos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelos in 1965 was 73, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelos 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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