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Kellahon Family History

Kellahon 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: Kellison, Kelman, Callahan, Kellow, Kelson, Mellon, Keelan, Hallahan

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Where is the Kellahon family from?

You can see how Kellahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellahon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kellahon families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Kellahon families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellahon's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kellahon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Kellahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellahon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kellahon. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kellahon. For the veterans among your Kellahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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