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Kelroe Family History

Kelroe 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: Kelsoe, Kellow, Melrose, Kelson, Elrod, Kehoe, Kelso, Kelton, Kilroy

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Where is the Kelroe family from?

You can see how Kelroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelroe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kelroe families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelroe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelroe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelroe. 100% of Kelroe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Kelroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelroe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kelroe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kelroe. For the veterans among your Kelroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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