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Keylich Family History

Keylich 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: Kalich, Kulich, Belich, Kelch, Redlich, Yelich, Gerlich, Klich

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Where is the Keylich family from?

You can see how Keylich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keylich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keylich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keylich families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Keylich's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Keylich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keylich 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 Keylich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keylich. 50% of Keylich 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Keylich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Keylich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keylich 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Keylich. 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 137 military records available for the last name Keylich. For the veterans among your Keylich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keylich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Keylich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keylich in 1971 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keylich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keylich 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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