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Keltgen Family History

Keltgen 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: Kultgen, Bestgen, Velten, Kelter, Kesten, Keltner, Kelton, Felten

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Where is the Keltgen family from?

You can see how Keltgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keltgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keltgen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keltgen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Keltgen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Keltgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keltgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keltgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keltgen. 100% of Keltgen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Keltgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Keltgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keltgen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Keltgen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Keltgen. For the veterans among your Keltgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keltgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keltgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keltgen in 1963 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

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