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Keilhau Family History

Keilhau 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: Keilman, Keil, Kershaw, Kelman, Keicher, Belleau, Boileau, Kilday

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Where is the Keilhau family from?

You can see how Keilhau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilhau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Keilhau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Keilhau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keilhau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilhau 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 33 census records available for the last name Keilhau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilhau 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Keilhau. 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 42 military records available for the last name Keilhau. For the veterans among your Keilhau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilhau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Keilhau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Keilhau in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilhau 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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