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Kelple Family History

Kelple 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: Kemple, Kelle, Kepple, Temple, Keller, Kemble, Pelle, Belle, Helle

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Where is the Kelple family from?

You can see how Kelple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelple family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kelple families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelple's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kelple families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Kelple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelple 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kelple. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelple. For the veterans among your Kelple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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