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Kelmann Family History

Kelmann 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: Kelman, Kalman, Ehmann, Selman, Kolman, Lehmann, Bermann, Elman

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Where is the Kelmann family from?

You can see how Kelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Kelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kelmann family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelmann's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelmann 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 76 census records available for the last name Kelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmann 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Kelmann. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kelmann. For the veterans among your Kelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelmann 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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