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Kelset Family History

Kelset 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: Kelsey, Keller, Helseth, Kessel, Elsen, Kelner, Kelson, Keyser

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Where is the Kelset family from?

You can see how Kelset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelset family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kelset families living in Arkansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kelset's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kelset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelset 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 11 census records available for the last name Kelset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelset 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kelset. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelset. For the veterans among your Kelset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelset lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Kelset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kelset in 1995 was 86, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelset 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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