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Kelpey Family History

Kelpey 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: Kelsey, Kelley, Keller, Kley, Keiper, Kelly, Kemper, Kelner, Akeley

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Where is the Kelpey family from?

You can see how Kelpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelpey family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Kelpey families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelpey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelpey families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kelpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelpey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kelpey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kelpey. For the veterans among your Kelpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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