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Kelmen Family History

Kelmen 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, Kellen, Kelemen, Kemen, Kalman, Keller, Elmer, Ellen, Helmer

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Where is the Kelmen family from?

You can see how Kelmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelmen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kelmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Kelmen family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelmen's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Kelmen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelmen 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 123 census records available for the last name Kelmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kelmen. 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 military records available for the last name Kelmen. For the veterans among your Kelmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelmen lifespan?

Average Kelmen life expectancy in 1997 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelmen 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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