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Kelcey Family History

Kelcey Name Meaning

see Kelsey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Kelsey, Kelley, Keller, Kley, Kelly, Kelner, Akeley, Kelch, Kenley

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Where is the Kelcey family from?

You can see how Kelcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelcey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Kelcey families living in New Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kelcey's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Kelcey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelcey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Actress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelcey. 100% of Kelcey women worked as an Actress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Actress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelcey 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Kelcey. 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 363 military records available for the last name Kelcey. For the veterans among your Kelcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelcey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Kelcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kelcey in 1969 was 87, and 95 in 1999.

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