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Keltsch Family History

Keltsch 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: Kelsch, Deutsch, Kelch, Letsch, Welsch, Keusch, Fetsch, Krutsch

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Where is the Keltsch family from?

You can see how Keltsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keltsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Keltsch families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Keltsch's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Keltsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keltsch 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 Keltsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Keltsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Keltsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keltsch 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Keltsch. 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 431 military records available for the last name Keltsch. For the veterans among your Keltsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keltsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Keltsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keltsch in 1966 was 85, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keltsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keltsch 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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