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Keilback Family History

Keilback 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: Kolbeck, Railsback, Feeback, Bellack, Dilbeck, Weisbach, Leinbach

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Where is the Keilback family from?

You can see how Keilback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keilback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Keilback families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Keilback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keilback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilback 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 Keilback ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Keilback. 100% of Keilback men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Keilback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Keilback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilback 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Keilback. 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 20 military records available for the last name Keilback. For the veterans among your Keilback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilback lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keilback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Keilback in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keilback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilback 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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