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Keltes Family History

Keltes 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: Kelter, Feltes, Kertes, Koltes, Keller, Keitel, Ketter, Kolter

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Where is the Keltes family from?

You can see how Keltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keltes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Keltes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keltes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keltes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Keltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keltes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Keltes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Keltes. For the veterans among your Keltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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