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Kellet Family History

Kellet Name Meaning

see Kellett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Keller, Kellett, Kelle, Kellen, Kelley, Bellet, Kellem, Geller

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Where is the Kellet family from?

You can see how Kellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Kellet families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kellet's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kellet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kellet. 100% of Kellet 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellet 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Kellet. 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 493 military records available for the last name Kellet. For the veterans among your Kellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kellet in 1966 was 48, and 62 in 1999.

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