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Kelynack Family History

Kelynack 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: Bellack, Zelenak, Zelnick, Kraynak, Knack, Jedynak, Melnick, Kolpack

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Where is the Kelynack family from?

You can see how Kelynack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelynack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kelynack families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Kelynack families living in Cornwall. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kelynack's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kelynack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelynack 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 Kelynack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelynack. 100% of Kelynack men worked as a Fisherman (retired) and 85% of Kelynack 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • House Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Kelynack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelynack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelynack 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Kelynack. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kelynack. For the veterans among your Kelynack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelynack lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kelynack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kelynack in 1970 was 75, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelynack 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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