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Kelien Family History

Kelien 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: Klien, Kellen, Keller, Melin, Ellen, Kelman, Kolden, Lien, Elsen

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Where is the Kelien family from?

You can see how Kelien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kelien families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kelien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kelien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelien 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 59 census records available for the last name Kelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelien 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kelien. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kelien. For the veterans among your Kelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Kelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kelien in 1964 was 69, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelien 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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