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Kelum Family History

Kelum 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: Kelm, Kellum, Helm, Allum, Lum, Plum, Elam, Klim, Keim, Kelly

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Where is the Kelum family from?

You can see how Kelum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kelum families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kelum's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kelum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelum 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 211 census records available for the last name Kelum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelum 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kelum. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kelum. For the veterans among your Kelum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Kelum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelum in 1974 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelum 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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