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Keckhut Family History

Keckhut 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: Hecht, Beckett, Ketelhut, Keck, Recht, Keckler, Kachur, Beckum

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Where is the Keckhut family from?

You can see how Keckhut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keckhut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keckhut family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keckhut's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keckhut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keckhut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Keckhut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keckhut 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Keckhut. 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 72 military records available for the last name Keckhut. For the veterans among your Keckhut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keckhut lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Keckhut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keckhut in 1967 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keckhut 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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