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Kelwig Family History

Kelwig 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: Helwig, Selig, Selvig, Kellis, Kulig, Kerwin, Keimig, Helvig, Herwig

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Where is the Kelwig family from?

You can see how Kelwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelwig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kelwig families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kelwig family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelwig's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kelwig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelwig 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 77 census records available for the last name Kelwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelwig 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kelwig. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kelwig. For the veterans among your Kelwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelwig lifespan?

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