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Kelinger Family History

Kelinger 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: Selinger, Kesinger, Keplinger, Klinger, Zelinger, Klinge, Slinger

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Where is the Kelinger family from?

You can see how Kelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kelinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelinger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelinger 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 Kelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelinger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kelinger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kelinger. For the veterans among your Kelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelinger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelinger 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelinger

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