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Keich Family History

Keich 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: Eich, Kelch, Reich, Teich, Keith, Krich, Beich, Klich, Ketch, Deich

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Where is the Keich family from?

You can see how Keich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Keich families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Keich's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Keich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keich 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 Keich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keich. 100% of Keich women worked as a Nursery Student.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Nursery Student
    100%

What Keich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keich 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Keich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 370 military records available for the last name Keich. For the veterans among your Keich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keich in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keich 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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