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Kelney Family History

Kelney 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, Kelsey, Keaney, Keeney, Kelley, Kenney, Kerney, Keller

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Where is the Kelney family from?

You can see how Kelney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelney family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kelney's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Kelney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kelney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steel Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelney. 100% of Kelney men worked as a Steel Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Steel Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Kelney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kelney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kelney. For the veterans among your Kelney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelney

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