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Kelbourne Family History

Kelbourne 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: Melbourne, Kilbourne, Milbourne, Welbourn, Welborne, Kilbourn

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Where is the Kelbourne family from?

You can see how Kelbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbourne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelbourne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Kelbourne family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelbourne's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelbourne families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Kelbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbourne 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kelbourne. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kelbourne. For the veterans among your Kelbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbourne lifespan?

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