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Kellachen Family History

Kellachen 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: Kerschen, Kelleher, Herlache, Kellen, Ketchen, Kelliher, Gallacher

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Where is the Kellachen family from?

You can see how Kellachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellachen family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Kellachen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Kellachen families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellachen's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Kellachen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kellachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellachen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kellachen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kellachen. For the veterans among your Kellachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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