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Kellisch Family History

Kellisch 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: Mellish, Kollasch, Kellis, Kalisch, Wallisch, Kellison, Kelsch

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Where is the Kellisch family from?

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

What did your Kellisch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kellisch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Kellisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellisch 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kellisch. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kellisch. For the veterans among your Kellisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1973, in the United States, Kellisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kellisch in 1962 was 85, and 80 in 1973.

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