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Kellermann Family History

Kellermann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a man who worked in a cellar (see Keller).

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


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Where is the Kellermann family from?

You can see how Kellermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kellermann families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kellermann's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kellermann families in 1891.
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What did your Kellermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellermann. 24% of Kellermann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kellermann women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kellermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kellermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellermann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellermann. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kellermann. For the veterans among your Kellermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellermann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kellermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kellermann in 1954 was 50, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellermann 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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