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Kelcher Family History

Kelcher Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kelleher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kelcher family from?

You can see how Kelcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kelcher families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kelcher's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Kelcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelcher 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 did your Kelcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelcher. 25% of Kelcher men worked as an Incapacitated and 83% of Kelcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelcher were Millinery Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Millinery Manufacturer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%

What Kelcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kelcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelcher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kelcher. 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 666 military records available for the last name Kelcher. For the veterans among your Kelcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelcher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kelcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelcher in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelcher 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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