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Kelp Family History

Kelp Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): possibly a metonymic occupational name for someone who collected and burnt kelp (seaweed) for use in soap and glass making.

Middle English culp(e).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kelp family from?

You can see how Kelp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Kelp families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kelp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kelp families in 1891.
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What did your Kelp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelp. 100% of Kelp women worked as a Housewife Unpaid.

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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

  • Housewife Unpaid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelp 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Kelp. 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 667 military records available for the last name Kelp. For the veterans among your Kelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kelp in 1958 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelp 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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