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Kelsher Family History

Kelsher 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: Felsher, Keliher, Keleher, Keller, Belcher, Keicher, Kelner, Kelsey

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Where is the Kelsher family from?

You can see how Kelsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kelsher family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelsher's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Kelsher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Kelsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsher 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kelsher. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kelsher. For the veterans among your Kelsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsher 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 Kelsher

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