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Kello Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire) and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Kellow . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Kellow, Kellom, Kelso, Mello, Keal, Helle, Bello, Kells, Kulla

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Where is the Kello family from?

You can see how Kello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kello family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kello families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kello's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kello families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kello. 65% of Kello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kello women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    65%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kello 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Kello. 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 570 military records available for the last name Kello. For the veterans among your Kello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kello lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kello in 1956 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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