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Kelner Family History

Kelner Surname Meaning

Czech and Polish: occupational or status name from German Kellner ‘cellarman’. Dutch: variant of Kellner. This surname is rare in the Netherlands.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from German Kellner or Yiddish kelner ‘waiter’. Compare Kellner.

English: variant of Kilner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kelner family from?

You can see how Kelner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Kelner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kelner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kelner families in 1891.
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What did your Kelner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelner. 65% of Kelner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Duties At House
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kelner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kelner. 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 617 military records available for the last name Kelner. For the veterans among your Kelner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kelner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kelner in 1960 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelner 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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