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Kellachan Family History

Kellachan 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: Callahan, Hallahan, Kernaghan, Kellman, Callaghan, Gallahan

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Where is the Kellachan family from?

You can see how Kellachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellachan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Kellachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Kellachan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kellachan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kellachan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellachan 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 167 census records available for the last name Kellachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellachan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kellachan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kellachan. For the veterans among your Kellachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellachan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kellachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kellachan in 1971 was 70, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellachan 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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