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Kelpe Family History

Kelpe 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: Kelp, Kempe, Kelle, Kemp, Keller, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Kale

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Where is the Kelpe family from?

You can see how Kelpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelpe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelpe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kelpe families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kelpe's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kelpe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelpe 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 Kelpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelpe. 20% of Kelpe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kelpe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelpe were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Artist
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kelpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Kelpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelpe 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Kelpe. 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 255 military records available for the last name Kelpe. For the veterans among your Kelpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelpe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kelpe in 1964 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelpe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelpe 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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