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Kelsom Family History

Kelsom 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: Kelson, Kelso, Kellom, Kelsoe, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kellow, Kelsey

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Where is the Kelsom family from?

You can see how Kelsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kelsom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelsom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kelsom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelsom ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Kelsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kelsom. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kelsom. For the veterans among your Kelsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsom lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Kelsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kelsom in 1960 was 74, and 88 in 1997.

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