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Kellein Family History

Kellein 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: Kellen, Keller, Ellen, Klein, Killeen, Fellin, Sellin, Sellen, Hellen

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Where is the Kellein family from?

You can see how Kellein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kellein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Kellein family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellein's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Kellein families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Kellein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellein 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kellein. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kellein. For the veterans among your Kellein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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