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Kellard Name Meaning

probably a variant of Gellard with devoicing of the initial consonant; see Gillard (1 ii).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bellard, Hellard, Kellar, Mellard, Ellard, Keller, Pollard, Gillard

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Where is the Kellard family from?

You can see how Kellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Kellard families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kellard's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kellard families in 1840.
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What did your Kellard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellard 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Kellard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 350 military records available for the last name Kellard. For the veterans among your Kellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kellard in 1966 was 73, and 101 in 2004.

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