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Kellsy Family History

Kellsy 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, Kells, Kelley, Keller, Kallay, Kell, Kellow, Kelsey, Wells

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Where is the Kellsy family from?

You can see how Kellsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellsy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kellsy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellsy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kellsy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellsy 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 Kellsy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Kellsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellsy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kellsy. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kellsy. For the veterans among your Kellsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellsy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Kellsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kellsy in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 1991.

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