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Kellerman Name Meaning

Altered form of German Kellermann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ellerman, Elleman, Eilerman, Keleman, Kellermann, Hellerman

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Where is the Kellerman family from?

You can see how Kellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Kellerman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kellerman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kellerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kellerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellerman. 14% of Kellerman men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kellerman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellerman were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellerman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kellerman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kellerman. For the veterans among your Kellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellerman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kellerman in 1951 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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