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Keltie Family History

Keltie Surname Meaning

from Kelty in Beath (Fife) or from the lands of Keltie near Callander (Perths).

The place-name is in each case probably from Gaelic coillte ‘woodlands’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keltie family from?

You can see how Keltie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keltie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keltie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Keltie families living in Durham. This was about 70% of all the recorded Keltie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Keltie families in 1891.
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What did your Keltie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keltie. 100% of Keltie men worked as a Contractor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Contractor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keltie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keltie 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Keltie. 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 237 military records available for the last name Keltie. For the veterans among your Keltie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keltie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keltie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keltie in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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