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Kellean Family History

Kellean 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: Kellman, Kellen, Keller, Ellen, Kelman, Bellman, Sellman, Killeen

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Where is the Kellean family from?

You can see how Kellean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kellean families living in Maine. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kellean's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Kellean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Kellean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellean 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kellean. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kellean. For the veterans among your Kellean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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