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Kelan Family History

Kelan 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, Belan, Kalan, Selan, Keelan, Pelan, Kean, Felan, Kenan, Kelln

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Where is the Kelan family from?

You can see how Kelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kelan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelan 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 Kelan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Kelan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Kelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelan 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kelan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Kelan. For the veterans among your Kelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Kelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kelan in 1966 was 73, and 71 in 1997.

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