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Keleson Family History

Keleson 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: Kelson, Elson, Keeton, Nelson, Melson, Belson, Beeson, Kelso, Asleson

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Where is the Keleson family from?

You can see how Keleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keleson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Keleson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keleson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keleson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Keleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keleson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Keleson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keleson. For the veterans among your Keleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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