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Kehlor Family History

Kehlor Name 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: Kehler, Keylor, Keller, Kehr, Kehl, Kellow, Keeler, Meylor, Keuler

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Where is the Kehlor family from?

You can see how Kehlor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehlor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehlor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kehlor families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kehlor's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kehlor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehlor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kehlor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kehlor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Kehlor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehlor 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kehlor. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kehlor. For the veterans among your Kehlor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehlor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kehlor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kehlor in 1964 was 72, and 61 in 2002.

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