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Kellack Family History

Kellack 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: Bellack, Ellick, Sellick, Kellam, Kollock, Kellas, Bellock, Tellock

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Where is the Kellack family from?

You can see how Kellack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kellack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Kellack families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kellack's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kellack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Kellack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellack 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kellack. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kellack. For the veterans among your Kellack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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