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Kehlenbeck Family History

Kehlenbeck Name 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: Schoenbeck, Kennebeck, Kohlenberg, Hallenbeck, Ellerbeck, Hollenbeck

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Where is the Kehlenbeck family from?

You can see how Kehlenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehlenbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehlenbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kehlenbeck families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehlenbeck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kehlenbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehlenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kehlenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kehlenbeck. 100% of Kehlenbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Kehlenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehlenbeck 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Kehlenbeck. 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 182 military records available for the last name Kehlenbeck. For the veterans among your Kehlenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehlenbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kehlenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kehlenbeck in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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