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Kellakin Family History

Kellakin 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: Kelman, Lakin, Elkin, Belkin, Fellin, Keelan, Sellin, Yellin, Bellin

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Where is the Kellakin family from?

You can see how Kellakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellakin family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Kellakin families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Kellakin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellakin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kellakin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Kellakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellakin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kellakin. 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 Kellakin. For the veterans among your Kellakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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