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Kellums Family History

Kellums 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: Kellum, Hellums, Kellams, Kellems, Nellums, Hallums, Kallus, Kellis

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Where is the Kellums family from?

You can see how Kellums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellums family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kellums families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kellums's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kellums families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellums surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellums. 38% of Kellums men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kellums women worked as a Labor. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kellums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellums 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kellums. 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 252 military records available for the last name Kellums. For the veterans among your Kellums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellums lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kellums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kellums in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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