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Kelland Family History

Kelland Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from a lost or unidentified place apparently in Devon. Americanized form of Norwegian Kjelland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kelland family from?

You can see how Kelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 234 Kelland families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kelland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kelland families in 1891.
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What did your Kelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelland. 14% of Kelland men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Kelland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelland were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelland 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 Kelland. 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 Kelland. For the veterans among your Kelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kelland in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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