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Kellyman Family History

Kellyman 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: Kellman, Kelman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman, Mellman, Kallman, Gellman

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Where is the Kellyman family from?

You can see how Kellyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellyman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kellyman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellyman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kellyman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kellyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellyman 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kellyman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kellyman. For the veterans among your Kellyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellyman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Kellyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kellyman in 1979 was 78, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellyman 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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