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Kelliher Family History

Kelliher Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry): variant of Kelleher.

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


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Where is the Kelliher family from?

You can see how Kelliher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelliher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelliher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kelliher families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Kelliher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kelliher families in 1911.
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What did your Kelliher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelliher. 18% of Kelliher men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kelliher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelliher were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kelliher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelliher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kelliher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kelliher. For the veterans among your Kelliher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelliher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kelliher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kelliher in 1950 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelliher 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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