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Kelleter Family History

Kelleter 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, Keller, Kellner, Billeter, Kelter, Kellett, Pelletier

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Where is the Kelleter family from?

You can see how Kelleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelleter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelleter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kelleter family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelleter's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelleter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelleter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelleter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelleter. 100% of Kelleter women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kelleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelleter 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Kelleter. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kelleter. For the veterans among your Kelleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelleter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Kelleter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kelleter in 1976 was 73, and 86 in 1998.

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