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Kehlman Family History

Kehlman Name 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, Mehlman, Fehlman, Kellman, Keilman, Kohlman, Kuhlman, Kalman

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Where is the Kehlman family from?

You can see how Kehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehlman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kehlman family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kehlman's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Kehlman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kehlman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kehlman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Kehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehlman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kehlman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kehlman. For the veterans among your Kehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehlman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Kehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kehlman in 1976 was 65, and 82 in 1999.

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