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Kelgard Family History

Kelgard 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: Belgard, Legard, Melgar, Melgaard, Belgarde, Newgard, Elgart, Bellard

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Where is the Kelgard family from?

You can see how Kelgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kelgard families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelgard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelgard. 100% of Kelgard men worked as an Upholsterer. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Kelgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelgard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kelgard. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kelgard. For the veterans among your Kelgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelgard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Kelgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kelgard in 1973 was 70, and 42 in 1996.

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