Genealogy /
Trying to find Kellis (Keiles) family from Semiatyche (Siemiatycze), Poland [15]
the 'lisz' part almost corresponds with 'llis' ... one can never be certain, but i'd give this a reasonable level of accuracy.
of course the name, kellis, may have been correct all the time. ...... wait for more replies.
Have a look at the Ship's Record and look for next of kin. You might find the correct spelling there.
the ship's record was written this side of the atlantic. ... so you might find a clue.
check naturalization papers too