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Keltz Family History

Keltz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kelz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keltz family from?

You can see how Keltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Keltz families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Keltz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keltz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keltz 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 Keltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keltz. 20% of Keltz men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Keltz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keltz were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Bookeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Keltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keltz 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Keltz. 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 949 military records available for the last name Keltz. For the veterans among your Keltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keltz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Keltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keltz in 1951 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keltz 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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