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Kjeldson Family History

Kjeldson 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: Kelson, Elson, Sheldon, Nelson, Melson, Eldon, Belson, Skeldon

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Where is the Kjeldson family from?

You can see how Kjeldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kjeldson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kjeldson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kjeldson family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kjeldson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kjeldson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Kjeldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjeldson 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kjeldson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kjeldson. For the veterans among your Kjeldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjeldson lifespan?

Average Kjeldson life expectancy in 1967 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kjeldson 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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