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Kellerson Family History

Kellerson 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: Ellerson, Ellenson, Elletson, Helgerson, Rollerson, Elberson

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Where is the Kellerson family from?

You can see how Kellerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellerson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kellerson families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kellerson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kellerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kellerson. 100% of Kellerson men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Kellerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellerson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kellerson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kellerson. For the veterans among your Kellerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellerson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kellerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kellerson in 1964 was 84, and 75 in 2002.

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