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Kelser Family History

Kelser 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: Keller, Kelner, Kelsey, Keyser, Kelber, Keser, Kelker, Kelter, Kelder

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Where is the Kelser family from?

You can see how Kelser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kelser families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelser's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kelser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelser 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 Kelser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelser. 100% of Kelser women worked as a Paid 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

  • Paid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kelser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelser 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Kelser. 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 458 military records available for the last name Kelser. For the veterans among your Kelser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kelser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kelser in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelser 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.

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