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Kelhart Family History

Kelhart 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: Kephart, Kiphart, De Hart, Denhart, Ehart, Elgart, Elhard, Gelhar

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Where is the Kelhart family from?

You can see how Kelhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelhart family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kelhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kelhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kelhart families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelhart. 100% of Kelhart men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kelhart women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Kelhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelhart 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kelhart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Kelhart. For the veterans among your Kelhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelhart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kelhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelhart in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

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