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Keellan Family History

Keellan 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: Keelan, Kelman, Kielman, Keegan, Keenan, Geelan, Kellam, Heelan

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Where is the Keellan family from?

You can see how Keellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keellan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Keellan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Keellan families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keellan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Keellan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Keellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keellan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Keellan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Keellan. For the veterans among your Keellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keellan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keellan

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