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Kelnan Family History

Kelnan 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, Keenan, Kernan, Kennan, Kenan, Kalman, Selman, Kolman, Elman

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Where is the Kelnan family from?

You can see how Kelnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kelnan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kelnan families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelnan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kelnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelnan 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 87 census records available for the last name Kelnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelnan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kelnan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kelnan. For the veterans among your Kelnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelnan lifespan?

Average Kelnan life expectancy in 1965 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelnan 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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