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Kellahin Family History

Kellahin 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, Callahan, Fellin, Keelan, Sellin, Yellin, Bellin, Killin

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Where is the Kellahin family from?

You can see how Kellahin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellahin family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Kellahin families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Kellahin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellahin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kellahin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Kellahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellahin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kellahin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kellahin. For the veterans among your Kellahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellahin lifespan?

Average Kellahin life expectancy in 1997 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellahin 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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