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Kellogg Family History

Kellogg Name Meaning

English (London): nickname for a pig-slaughterer from Middle English kille + hog(ge).

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


Similar surnames: Kellow, Mellon, Kellett, Killough, Welling, Helling, Kellis, Gelling

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Where is the Kellogg family from?

You can see how Kellogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellogg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellogg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Kellogg families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kellogg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kellogg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellogg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellogg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kellogg. 69% of Kellogg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    69%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 106,000 census records available for the last name Kellogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellogg 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellogg. 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 31,000 military records available for the last name Kellogg. For the veterans among your Kellogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellogg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kellogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kellogg in 1944 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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