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Origins of the Kelman surname

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About the Kelmans

We have a total number of 5157 records for people with the last name Kelman.

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Where do most Kelmans live?

In 1921, most Kelmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kelmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,810 records for the Kelman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Kelmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kelmans.

What are the most common Kelman first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Kelmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kelmans in 1921
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30

Dressmaker

23

Housekeeper

22

Domestic Servant

21

House Servant

13

Common Male occupations for Kelmans in 1921
Farm Servant

45

Farm Serv

35

Farmer

33

Shoemaker

25

Blacksmith

22

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