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Kelechi Family History

Kelechi 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, Pelech, Keech, Melchi, Klecha, Kelsch, Kalich, Krech, Felch

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Where is the Kelechi family from?

You can see how Kelechi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelechi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelechi family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelechi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kelechi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelechi 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 21 census records available for the last name Kelechi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelechi 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 immigration records available for the last name Kelechi. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kelechi. For the veterans among your Kelechi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelechi lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Kelechi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kelechi in 1983 was 61, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelechi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelechi 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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