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Kelander Family History

Kelander 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: Melander, Helander, Kolander, Welander, Elander, Selander, Telander

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Where is the Kelander family from?

You can see how Kelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kelander families living in Indiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kelander's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kelander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Kelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelander 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kelander. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kelander. For the veterans among your Kelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelander lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Kelander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kelander in 1975 was 81, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelander 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.

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