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Kellaher Family History

Kellaher 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: Kelleher, Kelliher, Keller, Kellner, Kellar, Keliher, Keleher

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Where is the Kellaher family from?

You can see how Kellaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellaher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kellaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Kellaher families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kellaher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kellaher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellaher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kellaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellaher. 28% of Kellaher men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Kellaher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellaher were Office Clerk and Typist. .

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bartender
    10%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Comptometer Operator
    13%
  • Typist
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kellaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellaher 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Kellaher. 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 180 military records available for the last name Kellaher. For the veterans among your Kellaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellaher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kellaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kellaher in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

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