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Kellan Family History

Kellan 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, Keelan, Kellam, Kellman, Kellas, Kellen, Kellar, Bellan

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Where is the Kellan family from?

You can see how Kellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Kellan families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kellan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kellan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellan. 29% of Kellan men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kellan women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellan were Labor and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Kellan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellan. 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 323 military records available for the last name Kellan. For the veterans among your Kellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kellan in 1958 was 28, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellan 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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