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Kelsay Family History

Kelsay Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Kelsey.

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


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Where is the Kelsay family from?

You can see how Kelsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelsay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kelsay family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kelsay's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Kelsay families in 1911.
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What did your Kelsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelsay. 27% of Kelsay men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kelsay women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelsay were Labor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Trained Nurse
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kelsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsay 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Kelsay. 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 912 military records available for the last name Kelsay. For the veterans among your Kelsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsay lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kelsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelsay in 1954 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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