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Keilch Family History

Keilch 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: Kelch, Pilch, Keil, Zilch, Felch, Eich, Reich, Teich, Welch, Keusch

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Where is the Keilch family from?

You can see how Keilch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keilch families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Keilch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keilch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keilch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilch 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 48 census records available for the last name Keilch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Keilch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Keilch. For the veterans among your Keilch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keilch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keilch in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keilch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilch 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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