Origins of the Kellan surname

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    In 1921, most Kellans lived in north-east

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    340 Kellan Travel & migration records
    210 Kellans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Kellans

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    Commmon female occupations for Kellans in 1921

    Charwoman

    3

    Boot Closer

    2

    Glover

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Jute Mill Worker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Kellans in 1921

    Shoemaker

    4

    Coal Miner

    3

    Laborer At Ironworks

    3

    Papermakers Labourer

    3

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