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Kjelson Family History

Kjelson 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: Kelson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Belson, Karlson, Abelson, Kelso

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Where is the Kjelson family from?

You can see how Kjelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kjelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kjelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kjelson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Kjelson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kjelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kjelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kjelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kjelson. 100% of Kjelson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kjelson women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Kjelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjelson 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Kjelson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kjelson. For the veterans among your Kjelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kjelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kjelson in 1966 was 41, and 102 in 2000.

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