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Kelhall Family History

Kelhall 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: Kelsall, Kendall, Newhall, Mulhall, Mehall, Hall, Kelman, Voshall

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Where is the Kelhall family from?

You can see how Kelhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelhall family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Kelhall families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelhall's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Kelhall families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelhall 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 8 census records available for the last name Kelhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelhall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kelhall. 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 Kelhall. For the veterans among your Kelhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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