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Kelliehan Family History

Kelliehan Surname 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: Elleman, Relihan, Nelligan, Kelleher, Kellman, Killian, Kellen

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Where is the Kelliehan family from?

You can see how Kelliehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelliehan family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Kelliehan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelliehan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kelliehan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Kelliehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelliehan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kelliehan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kelliehan. For the veterans among your Kelliehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelliehan lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Kelliehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kelliehan in 1993 was 59, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelliehan 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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