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Keleman Family History

Keleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Kelemen. Serbian and Rusyn: from an altered form of the old personal name Kaliman itself a hybrid between personal names of Greek origin beginning with Kalin- such as Kalinik (see Kalinin) and Slavic names ending with the suffix -man.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keleman family from?

You can see how Keleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keleman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Keleman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keleman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keleman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keleman 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 Keleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keleman. 39% of Keleman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Keleman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keleman were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Keleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keleman 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Keleman. 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 227 military records available for the last name Keleman. For the veterans among your Keleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keleman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Keleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keleman in 1948 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keleman 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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