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Kelts Family History

Kelts 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: Keltz, Kilts, Kelty, Kells, Keats, Pelts, Felts, Melis, Beets, Kertz

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Where is the Kelts family from?

You can see how Kelts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kelts family living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelts's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Kelts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kelts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelts. 43% of Kelts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kelts women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kelts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelts 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kelts. 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 203 military records available for the last name Kelts. For the veterans among your Kelts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelts lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kelts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kelts in 1957 was 31, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelts 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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