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Kelyan Family History

Kelyan 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, Kalman, Kenyon, Selman, Kolman, Elman, Belan, Kalan, Kelson

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Where is the Kelyan family from?

You can see how Kelyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Kelyan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Kelyan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelyan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelyan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Kelyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelyan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kelyan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kelyan. For the veterans among your Kelyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelyan lifespan?

Average Kelyan life expectancy in 1993 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelyan 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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