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Kellegan Family History

Kellegan 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: Elleman, Keegan, Nelligan, Kellman, Kellen, Kellerman, Keleman

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Where is the Kellegan family from?

You can see how Kellegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellegan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Kellegan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Kellegan families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellegan's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Kellegan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kellegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellegan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kellegan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kellegan. For the veterans among your Kellegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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