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Kellher Family History

Kellher 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: Keller, Kellner, Kelleher, Keliher, Keleher, Kelliher, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Kellher family from?

You can see how Kellher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Kellher families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kellher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kellher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellher 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 Kellher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellher. 100% of Kellher men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Kellher women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Kellher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kellher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellher 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kellher. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kellher. For the veterans among your Kellher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Kellher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kellher in 1970 was 78, and 75 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellher 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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