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Kelenski Family History

Kelenski 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: Zelenski, Kilinski, Kalinski, Kulinski, Zelinski, Helinski, Jelinski

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Where is the Kelenski family from?

You can see how Kelenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kelenski families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kelenski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kelenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kelenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelenski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kelenski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kelenski. For the veterans among your Kelenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelenski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kelenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kelenski in 1962 was 72, and 65 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelenski 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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