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Kellup Family History

Kellup 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, Keller, Kelly, Kell, Kellow, Kallus, Kelp, Kellis, Kellam

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Where is the Kellup family from?

You can see how Kellup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellup family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellup families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kellup family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellup's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kellup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellup ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Kellup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellup 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kellup. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kellup. For the veterans among your Kellup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellup lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kellup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kellup in 1970 was 57, and 50 in 2001.

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