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Kelrie Family History

Kelrie 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: Kellie, Erie, Elzie, Helie, Serie, Kellis, Perrie, Berrie, Kelle

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Where is the Kelrie family from?

You can see how Kelrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kelrie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Kelrie families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelrie's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Kelrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelrie 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 26 census records available for the last name Kelrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelrie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kelrie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kelrie. For the veterans among your Kelrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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