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Keld Family History

Keld Surname Meaning

From Middle English keld ‘spring’ (Old Scandinavian kelda) or from one of the several places named with this word such as Keld in Westm NR Yorks and WR Yorks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keld family from?

You can see how Keld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keld families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Keld families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Keld's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keld 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 Keld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keld. 50% of Keld men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Keld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keld were Horseman On Farm and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Horseman On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    13%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keld 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Keld. 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 86 military records available for the last name Keld. For the veterans among your Keld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keld lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Keld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keld in 1980 was 50, and 55 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keld 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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