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Keilitz Family History

Keilitz 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: Keltz, Kemnitz, Koblitz, Heinitz, Klitz, Reinitz, Belitz, Keitz

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Where is the Keilitz family from?

You can see how Keilitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keilitz family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keilitz's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Keilitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilitz 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 Keilitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keilitz. 100% of Keilitz men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Keilitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Keilitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilitz 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Keilitz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Keilitz. For the veterans among your Keilitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keilitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keilitz in 1955 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keilitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilitz 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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