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Kellems Family History

Kellems Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kellam.

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


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Where is the Kellems family from?

You can see how Kellems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellems family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kellems families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kellems's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kellems families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kellems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellems. 52% of Kellems men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kellems women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellems were Miner 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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Kellems family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kellems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellems 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Kellems. 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 630 military records available for the last name Kellems. For the veterans among your Kellems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellems lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kellems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kellems in 1957 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

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