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Kechie Family History

Kechie 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: Ketchie, Leckie, Kehoe, Richie, Kuechle, Michie, Meche, Archie, Pechin, Kochis

131	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
14	Military Records
26	Immigration Records
68	Census and Voter Lists
79	Member Trees

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Where is the Kechie family from?

You can see how Kechie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kechie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kechie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Kechie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kechie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kechie families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kechie 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 Kechie family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 68 census records available for the last name Kechie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kechie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Kechie. 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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Military Records

There are 14 military records available for the last name Kechie. For the veterans among your Kechie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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