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Kelus Family History

Kelus 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: Klus, Kells, Melis, Kus, Delos, Reus, Knaus, Kelly, Jesus, Klug

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Where is the Kelus family from?

You can see how Kelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelus family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelus's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelus 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 34 census records available for the last name Kelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kelus. 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 Kelus. For the veterans among your Kelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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