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Kellin Family History

Kellin 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: Fellin, Sellin, Yellin, Bellin, Killin, Kellis, Kallin, Ellin, Kollin

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Where is the Kellin family from?

You can see how Kellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kellin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kellin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kellin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellin 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 Kellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellin. 32% of Kellin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kellin women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellin were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kellin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellin 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Kellin. 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 174 military records available for the last name Kellin. For the veterans among your Kellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kellin in 1967 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellin 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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