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Kelsel Family History

Kelsel 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: Kessel, Kelsey, Kesel, Helsel, Keller, Keitel, Kusel, Kenkel, Kelsall

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Where is the Kelsel family from?

You can see how Kelsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kelsel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kelsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kelsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Kelsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsel 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 Kelsel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kelsel. For the veterans among your Kelsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelsel

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