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Kelsy Family History

Kelsy 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: Kelly, Kelsey, Kelso, Kelty, Kelsh, Kelsay, Kley, Kenny, Kilby, Kell

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Where is the Kelsy family from?

You can see how Kelsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Kelsy families living in Durham. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kelsy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kelsy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsy 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 Kelsy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelsy. 100% of Kelsy 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
    100%

What Kelsy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsy 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kelsy. 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 204 military records available for the last name Kelsy. For the veterans among your Kelsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kelsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kelsy in 1972 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelsy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsy 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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