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Kellom Family History

Kellom Name Meaning

English: variant of Kellam .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kellem, Kellum, Kello, Kellow, Kallam, Mello, Kellams, Kellems

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Where is the Kellom family from?

You can see how Kellom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kellom families living in Middlesex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kellom's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kellom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellom. 50% of Kellom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kellom women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellom were Foreman and Manager. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Candy Packer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kellom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellom 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kellom. 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 236 military records available for the last name Kellom. For the veterans among your Kellom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kellom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kellom in 1944 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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