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Keilbach Family History

Keilbach 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: Weisbach, Leinbach, Kalbach, Leimbach, Gehlbach, Heinbach, Heimbach

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Where is the Keilbach family from?

You can see how Keilbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keilbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Keilbach families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Keilbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keilbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilbach 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 Keilbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Roller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keilbach. 30% of Keilbach men worked as a Farming and 100% of Keilbach women worked as a Roller.

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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

  • Farming
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Roller
    100%

What Keilbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keilbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilbach 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Keilbach. 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 259 military records available for the last name Keilbach. For the veterans among your Keilbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilbach lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Keilbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keilbach in 1949 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilbach 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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