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Kelsell Family History

Kelsell 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, Kessell, Gesell, Kessel, Elwell, Hensell, Kelsey, Kernell

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Where is the Kelsell family from?

You can see how Kelsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Kelsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Kelsell families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kelsell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kelsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kelsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelsell. 60% of Kelsell 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
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

What Kelsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Kelsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kelsell. 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 Kelsell. For the veterans among your Kelsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelsell

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