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Kellem Family History

Kellem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kellam.

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


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Where is the Kellem family from?

You can see how Kellem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kellem family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kellem's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Kellem families in 1911.
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What did your Kellem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellem. 30% of Kellem men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Kellem women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellem were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Kellem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellem 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Kellem. 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 341 military records available for the last name Kellem. For the veterans among your Kellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kellem in 1962 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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