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Kelmister Family History

Kelmister 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: Kempster, Keister, Edmister, Dempster, Lister, Meister, Kloster

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Where is the Kelmister family from?

You can see how Kelmister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelmister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kelmister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kelmister families living in Glamorgan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kelmister's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kelmister families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kelmister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmister 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kelmister. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kelmister. For the veterans among your Kelmister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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