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Kelli Family History

Kelli 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: Kelly, Kell, Nelli, Kellis, Celli, Kells, Kelle, Lelli, Kello, Belli

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Where is the Kelli family from?

You can see how Kelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kelli families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelli's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Kelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelli 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kelli. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kelli. For the veterans among your Kelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelli lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Kelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kelli in 1980 was 87, and 70 in 1995.

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