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Kelps Family History

Kelps 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: Kelp, Kells, Felps, Kemps, Kemp, Melis, Delp, Delph, Delos, Kelly

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Where is the Kelps family from?

You can see how Kelps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelps family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kelps families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kelps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelps families in 1880.
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What did your Kelps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelps. 43% of Kelps men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Kelps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelps 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kelps. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kelps. For the veterans among your Kelps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelps lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kelps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kelps in 1958 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

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