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Kelaghan Family History

Kelaghan 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: Kernaghan, Kelman, Kulaga, Colahan, Megahan, Lagman, Klarman, Lenahan

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Where is the Kelaghan family from?

You can see how Kelaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelaghan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kelaghan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kelaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Kelaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelaghan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kelaghan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kelaghan. For the veterans among your Kelaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelaghan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Kelaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelaghan in 1981 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelaghan 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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