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Kelln Family History

Kelln Name Meaning

German: variant of Kölln (see Koelln ).

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


Similar surnames: Keel, Kello, Kelle, Bellin, Helle, Kolle, Kelman, Kellen, Kallen

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Where is the Kelln family from?

You can see how Kelln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelln family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kelln families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Kelln families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelln's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kelln families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelln surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelln ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kelln. 100% of Kelln men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelln 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Kelln. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Kelln. For the veterans among your Kelln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelln lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kelln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelln in 1946 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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