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Keltch Family History

Keltch 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: Kelch, Ketch, Kelsch, Keetch, Kalich, Felch, Kulich, Belich, Yelich

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Where is the Keltch family from?

You can see how Keltch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keltch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keltch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Keltch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keltch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keltch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keltch 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 Keltch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keltch. 100% of Keltch 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Keltch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Keltch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keltch 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Keltch. 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 106 military records available for the last name Keltch. For the veterans among your Keltch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keltch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Keltch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keltch in 1966 was 86, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keltch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keltch 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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