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Kelck Family History

Kelck 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: Kelch, Keck, Beck, Heck, Peck, Eck, Krock, Klock, Kruck, Felch

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Where is the Kelck family from?

You can see how Kelck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kelck families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kelck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelck 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 132 census records available for the last name Kelck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelck 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kelck. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kelck. For the veterans among your Kelck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelck lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kelck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kelck in 1975 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelck 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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