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Kellenbarger Family History

Kellenbarger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kellenberger, Ellenberger, Kallenberger, Shellenbarger, Feltenberger

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Where is the Kellenbarger family from?

You can see how Kellenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kellenbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kellenbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kellenbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellenbarger 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 Kellenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kellenbarger. 50% of Kellenbarger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Kellenbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Kellenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellenbarger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kellenbarger. 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 120 military records available for the last name Kellenbarger. For the veterans among your Kellenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellenbarger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kellenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kellenbarger in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellenbarger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellenbarger 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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