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Kelner Name Meaning

English: variant of Kilner. German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Kellner, in any of its senses: ‘cellarman’, ‘steward’, ‘overseer’, or ‘waiter’. In this spelling it is also found as a Czech name. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from modern German Kellner or Yiddish kelner ‘waiter’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kellner, Keller, Kerner, Kenner, Kelter, Kepner, Kelder, Kasner

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Kelner Family Origin

Where is the Kelner family from?

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You can see how Kelner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelner families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Kelner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kelner's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kelner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kelner Family Occupations

What did your Kelner ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Kelner family was Heald & Hay Maker (S P M). Engineer, File Cutter and Greengrocers Assist were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kelner. The most common Kelner occupation in the UK was Engineer. 14% of Kelner's were Engineers.

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  • Engineer

    14%

  • File Cutter

    14%

  • Greengrocers Assist

    14%

  • Heald & Hay Maker (S P M)

    14%

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

Kelner Historical Records

What Kelner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kelner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kelner. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kelner. For the veterans among your Kelner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kelner Life Expectancy

What is the average Kelner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kelner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kelner in 1960 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelner 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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