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Kelsale Family History

Kelsale 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: Kelsall, Kelle, Kelsay, Kelsoe, Keller, Sale, Kemble, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Kelsale family from?

You can see how Kelsale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsale family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Kelsale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Kelsale families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelsale's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kelsale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Kelsale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsale 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 Kelsale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kelsale. For the veterans among your Kelsale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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