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Kelsner Family History

Kelsner 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: Kelner, Kellner, Elsner, Keltner, Kessner, Kesner, Keller, Reisner

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Where is the Kelsner family from?

You can see how Kelsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelsner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelsner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kelsner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelsner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kelsner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Kelsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelsner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kelsner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kelsner. For the veterans among your Kelsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelsner lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Kelsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kelsner in 1986 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelsner 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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