Kelham Family History

Kelham Surname Meaning

From Kelham (Notts), which is recorded as Kelum in 1156. The place-name probably means ‘at the ridges’.

This interpretation is derived from Old Scandinavian kjǫlum, the dative plural form of kjǫlr.

The term kjǫlr translates to ‘keel ridge’, emphasizing the geographical features of the area.

Such etymological roots highlight the historical influence of Scandinavian languages in England.

Understanding place-names can provide insights into the linguistic and cultural history of a region.

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

Similar surnames: Pelham, Kellam, Derham, Kelman, Elam, Feltham, Kelm, Denham, Perham, Killam

6K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
318	Military Records
306	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
6K	Member Trees

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Where is the Kelham family from?

You can see how Kelham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Kelham families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kelham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kelham families in 1911.

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What did your Kelham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelham. 40% of Kelham men worked as a Solicitor and 67% of Kelham women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelham were Bank cashier and Housewife.

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Solicitor

40%

Painter

20%

Builders labourer

20%

Bank cashier

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

67%

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

Housewife

What Kelham family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Kelham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 306 immigration records available for the last name Kelham. 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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Military Records

There are 318 military records available for the last name Kelham. For the veterans among your Kelham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kelham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelham in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

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Kelham Surname Meaning

From Kelham (Notts), which is recorded as Kelum in 1156. The place-name probably means ‘at the ridges’.

This interpretation is derived from Old Scandinavian kjǫlum, the dative plural form of kjǫlr.

The term kjǫlr translates to ‘keel ridge’, emphasizing the geographical features of the area.

Such etymological roots highlight the historical influence of Scandinavian languages in England.

Understanding place-names can provide insights into the linguistic and cultural history of a region.

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

Where is the Kelham family from?

What did your Kelham ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Solicitor

40%

Painter

20%

Builders labourer

20%

Bank cashier

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

67%

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

Housewife

What Kelham family records will you find?

What is the average Kelham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kelham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelham in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

Kelham Family History

Kelham Surname Meaning

17,000 record(s) for Kelham

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Kelham Surname Meaning

17,000 record(s) for Kelham

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Where is the Kelham family from?

What did your Kelham ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Kelham family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kelham lifespan?

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