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Kelsh Family History

Kelsh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Koelsch or Kelsch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kelsh family from?

You can see how Kelsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Kelsh families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kelsh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kelsh families in 1891.
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What did your Kelsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mill Furnisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelsh. 100% of Kelsh men worked as a Mill Furnisher and 100% of Kelsh 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mill Furnisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kelsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kelsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsh 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Kelsh. 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 361 military records available for the last name Kelsh. For the veterans among your Kelsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kelsh in 1964 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsh 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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