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Kellso Family History

Kellso 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: Kelso, Kells, Kello, Keller, Bello, Kallio, Kelly, Kell, Kellow

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Where is the Kellso family from?

You can see how Kellso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kellso family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kellso's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Kellso families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kellso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kellso. 50% of Kellso men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Kellso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellso 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kellso. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kellso. For the veterans among your Kellso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellso lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Kellso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kellso in 1981 was 79, and 73 in 2001.

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