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Kehde Family History

Kehde 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: Wehde, Kehoe, Lehde, Mehle, Kehr, Keane, Kehl, Weide, Kade, Verde

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Where is the Kehde family from?

You can see how Kehde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kehde family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kehde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehde 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 151 census records available for the last name Kehde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehde 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kehde. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kehde. For the veterans among your Kehde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehde lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kehde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kehde in 1967 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehde 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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