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Kellian Family History

Kellian 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: Kellman, Killian, Kelman, Bellman, Sellman, Fellin, Wellman, Keelan

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Where is the Kellian family from?

You can see how Kellian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Kellian family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellian's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kellian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellian 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 Kellian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellian. 31% of Kellian men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Kellian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellian were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Kellian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kellian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellian 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Kellian. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kellian. For the veterans among your Kellian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellian lifespan?

Average Kellian life expectancy in 1970 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellian 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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