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Kellhofer Family History

Kellhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Keller, Kellner, Kallhoff, Fellhauer, Kelleher, Kelchner

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Where is the Kellhofer family from?

You can see how Kellhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kellhofer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellhofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kellhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellhofer. 100% of Kellhofer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kellhofer women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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What Kellhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Kellhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellhofer 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 Kellhofer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kellhofer. For the veterans among your Kellhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kellhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kellhofer in 1965 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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