Origins of the Kelso surname

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    In 1921, most Kelsos lived in london

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    3,900 Kelso Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Kelso

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    What are the most common Kelso first names?

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    Common jobs for Kelsos

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kelsos in 1921

    Dressmaker

    38

    Domestic Servant

    18

    F S

    15

    Laundress

    15

    House Servant

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Kelsos in 1921

    Coal Miner

    76

    Tailor

    23

    Farm Hands

    20

    General Labourer

    20

    Joiner

    20

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