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Kellans Family History

Kellans 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: Kellas, Kellams, Kelman, Helland, Bellas, Keelan, Kallas, Felland

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Where is the Kellans family from?

You can see how Kellans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Kellans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Kellans family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kellans families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellans 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 Kellans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kellans. 100% of Kellans men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kellans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellans 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kellans. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kellans. For the veterans among your Kellans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellans lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellans 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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