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Kelhetter Family History

Kelhetter 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: Kletter, Ketter, Klette, Schetter, Koetter, Kelter, Kellett

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Where is the Kelhetter family from?

You can see how Kelhetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelhetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelhetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kelhetter families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelhetter's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kelhetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelhetter 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 73 census records available for the last name Kelhetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelhetter 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kelhetter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kelhetter. For the veterans among your Kelhetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelhetter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Kelhetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kelhetter in 1968 was 79, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelhetter 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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