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Keethler Family History

Keethler 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: Keeler, Kuehler, Roethler, Kettler, Kaehler, Kuether, Kehler, Keebler

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Where is the Keethler family from?

You can see how Keethler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keethler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keethler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Keethler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keethler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keethler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keethler 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 Keethler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keethler. 46% of Keethler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Keethler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Keethler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keethler 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Keethler. 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 96 military records available for the last name Keethler. For the veterans among your Keethler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keethler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keethler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Keethler in 1965 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keethler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keethler 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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