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Kelle Name Meaning

German: topographic name from the dialect word Kelle ‘steep path ravine’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kell, Zelle, Telle, Welle, Helle, Pelle, Kellen, Nelle, Belle, Melle

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Where is the Kelle family from?

You can see how Kelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Kelle families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kelle's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelle. 25% of Kelle men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Kelle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelle were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelle. For the veterans among your Kelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kelle in 1964 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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