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Kelln Family History

Kelln Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kölln (see Koelln).

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


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Where is the Kelln family from?

You can see how Kelln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelln family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kelln families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kelln family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelln's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kelln families in 1891.
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What did your Kelln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelln. 48% of Kelln men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Stockeman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelln 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Kelln. 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 156 military records available for the last name Kelln. For the veterans among your Kelln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelln lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kelln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelln in 1946 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelln 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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