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Kelsh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Koelsch or Kelsch .

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


Similar surnames: Welsh, Kersh, Kelsch, Mesh, Esh, Karsh, Kash, Kalish, Kees, Keas

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Where is the Kelsh family from?

You can see how Kelsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Kelsh families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kelsh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kelsh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelsh. 23% of Kelsh men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kelsh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelsh were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Typist
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kelsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsh 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Kelsh. 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 361 military records available for the last name Kelsh. For the veterans among your Kelsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kelsh in 1964 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

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