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Kelough Family History

Kelough 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: Keough, Kellough, Lough, Slough, Plough, Killough, Clough, Kelbaugh

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Where is the Kelough family from?

You can see how Kelough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kelough families living in Arkansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kelough's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelough 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 Kelough ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Kelough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelough 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kelough. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kelough. For the veterans among your Kelough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelough lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Kelough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kelough in 1978 was 89, and 71 in 2002.

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