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Kellough Family History

Kellough Name Meaning

English: variant of Kellow . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Killough, Kellow, Carlough, Kello, Keough, Kellogg, Kellom, Kellum

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Where is the Kellough family from?

You can see how Kellough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Kellough families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kellough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kellough families in 1911.
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What did your Kellough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kellough. 67% of Kellough men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kellough women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Merchant
    12%
  • Student
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kellough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellough 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Kellough. 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 688 military records available for the last name Kellough. For the veterans among your Kellough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellough lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kellough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kellough in 1961 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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