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Kelaster Family History

Kelaster 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: Keaster, Plaster, Easter, Kempster, Kloster, Delauter, Laster, Kaster

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Where is the Kelaster family from?

You can see how Kelaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelaster family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Kelaster family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelaster's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Kelaster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelaster 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 2 census records available for the last name Kelaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelaster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kelaster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelaster. For the veterans among your Kelaster 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 Kelaster 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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