Origins of the Kelf surname
About the Kelfs
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Interesting facts about Kelf
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Kelfs most likely to marry?
What are the most common Kelf first names?
William
Joseph
Elizabeth
Mary Ann
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Common jobs for Kelfs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Kelfs in 1921
Dressmaker
17
Domestic Servant
6
Charwoman
3
Laundress
3
No Occupation
3
Commmon male occupations for Kelfs in 1921
Shipwright
7
Shoemaker
7
French Polisher
6
Painter
5
Shoe Maker
5
