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Kellock Name Meaning

Scottish (mainly Fife): habitational name from the lands of Killock (Ayrshire) or alternatively from Keiloch in Braemar (Aberdeenshire). English: variant of Kellogg . English: probably from the Middle English female personal name Ketelog Kellok (Old Norse Ketillaug from ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron helmet’ + laug ‘(hot) spring cauldron)’. It could alternatively represent the Old Norse male name Kiallakr a borrowing of Old Irish Cellach (see Kelly ) but this Hiberno-Norse name is not recorded as a personal name anywhere in medieval England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kollock, Bellock, Tellock, Ellick, Klock, Kellow, Kellogg, Pollock

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Where is the Kellock family from?

You can see how Kellock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 20 Kellock families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kellock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kellock families in 1911.
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What did your Kellock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kellock. 28% of Kellock men worked as a Miner. .

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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 1921

  • Miner
    28%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Policeman
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kellock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellock 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 971 military records available for the last name Kellock. For the veterans among your Kellock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kellock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kellock in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

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