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Kelnor Family History

Kelnor 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, Keller, Kenner, Kerner, Kellow, Kellner, Kelson, Kemner

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Where is the Kelnor family from?

You can see how Kelnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelnor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kelnor families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kelnor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelnor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kelnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelnor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kelnor. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kelnor. For the veterans among your Kelnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelnor 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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