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Kellman Family History

Kellman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kellmann: elaborated variant of Kell 2 with the addition of -mann ‘man’. Compare Kelman.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kalman.

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Kelman.

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


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Where is the Kellman family from?

You can see how Kellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kellman families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kellman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kellman families in 1911.
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What did your Kellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kellman. 16% of Kellman men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Kellman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kellman were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellman 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 Kellman. 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 821 military records available for the last name Kellman. For the veterans among your Kellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kellman in 1948 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellman 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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