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Kellecher Family History

Kellecher 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: Kelleher, Keleher, Kelliher, Keller, Belcher, Keicher, Ellender

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Where is the Kellecher family from?

You can see how Kellecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellecher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Kellecher families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 18 Kellecher families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellecher's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Kellecher families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellecher 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 121 census records available for the last name Kellecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellecher 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kellecher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kellecher. For the veterans among your Kellecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellecher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellecher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kellecher

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