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Kelten Family History

Kelten 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: Velten, Kelter, Kesten, Kelton, Felten, Kellen, Keller, Elton, Kasten

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Where is the Kelten family from?

You can see how Kelten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kelten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Kelten families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelten's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kelten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelten 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 130 census records available for the last name Kelten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelten 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kelten. 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 Kelten. For the veterans among your Kelten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelten lifespan?

Average Kelten life expectancy in 1981 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelten 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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