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Kellechan Family History

Kellechan 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: Kellerman, Elleman, Hellerman, Kellerhals, Kelleher, Kellman

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Where is the Kellechan family from?

You can see how Kellechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellechan family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Kellechan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Kellechan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kellechan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kellechan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kellechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellechan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kellechan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kellechan. For the veterans among your Kellechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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