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Kelne Family History

Kelne 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: Keane, Kelner, Keene, Kelle, Keune, Kenne, Keller, Kern, Senne, Pelle

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Where is the Kelne family from?

You can see how Kelne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kelne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelne family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kelne's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Kelne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Kelne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelne 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kelne. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kelne. For the veterans among your Kelne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kelne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kelne in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

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