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Kelkner Family History

Kelkner 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: Kelner, Kellner, Kelker, Keltner, Felkner, Keller, Kerker, Kettner

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Where is the Kelkner family from?

You can see how Kelkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelkner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Kelkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kelkner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelkner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kelkner families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kelkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelkner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kelkner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kelkner. For the veterans among your Kelkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelkner lifespan?

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