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Kelnar Family History

Kelnar 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: Kelner, Kellar, Keller, Klar, Kenner, Kerner, Kelman, Melgar, Delmar

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Where is the Kelnar family from?

You can see how Kelnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelnar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kelnar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Kelnar families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kelnar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelnar families in 1871.
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What did your Kelnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beautician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelnar. 100% of Kelnar women worked as a Beautician.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Kelnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelnar 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kelnar. 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 Kelnar. For the veterans among your Kelnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelnar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kelnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kelnar in 1964 was 85, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelnar 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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