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Kelyman Family History

Kelyman 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: Kelman, Kellman, Keleman, Kalman, Lyman, Selman, Kolman, Elman

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Where is the Kelyman family from?

You can see how Kelyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelyman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kelyman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelyman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kelyman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelyman 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 Kelyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelyman. 50% of Kelyman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kelyman women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kelyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kelyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelyman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kelyman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kelyman. For the veterans among your Kelyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelyman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kelyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kelyman in 1966 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelyman 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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