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Kecks Family History

Kecks 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: Keck, Becks, Beck, Heck, Peck, Eck, Socks, Weck, Reck, Deck

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Where is the Kecks family from?

You can see how Kecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kecks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kecks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kecks families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kecks's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kecks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kecks 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 120 census records available for the last name Kecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kecks 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kecks. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kecks. For the veterans among your Kecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kecks lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kecks in 1968 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kecks 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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