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Kellern Family History

Kellern 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: Keller, Kellen, Geller, Heller, Seller, Weller, Ellen, Peller, Zeller

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Where is the Kellern family from?

You can see how Kellern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kellern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kellern families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellern's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kellern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kellern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellern 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kellern. 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 340 military records available for the last name Kellern. For the veterans among your Kellern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellern 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellern

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