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Kelian Family History

Kelian 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: Kelman, Kilian, Kalman, Kocian, Melin, Elias, Pelikan, Lian, Melia

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Where is the Kelian family from?

You can see how Kelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kelian family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelian's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kelian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kelian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelian. 30% of Kelian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kelian women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Loader
    24%
  • Electrician
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kelian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Kelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelian 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Kelian. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kelian. For the veterans among your Kelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kelian in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelian 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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