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Kelschenbach Family History

Kelschenbach 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: Eschenbach, Reichenbach, Rauschenbach, Aschenbach, Eisenbach

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Where is the Kelschenbach family from?

You can see how Kelschenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelschenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelschenbach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelschenbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kelschenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelschenbach 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 62 census records available for the last name Kelschenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelschenbach 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kelschenbach. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kelschenbach. For the veterans among your Kelschenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelschenbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Kelschenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kelschenbach in 1969 was 77, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelschenbach 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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