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Kellams Family History

Kellams Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kellam.

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


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Where is the Kellams family from?

You can see how Kellams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Kellams families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kellams's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kellams families in 1911.
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What did your Kellams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellams. 18% of Kellams men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kellams women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellams were Cook and Sales Lady.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Cook
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Sales Lady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kellams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellams 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kellams. 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 Kellams. For the veterans among your Kellams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellams lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kellams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kellams in 1949 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellams ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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