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Keichler Family History

Keichler 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: Keicher, Beichler, Kichler, Eichler, Kuchler, Keighley, Eicher

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Where is the Keichler family from?

You can see how Keichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keichler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keichler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Keichler families living in Illinois. This was about 61% of all the recorded Keichler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keichler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keichler 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 145 census records available for the last name Keichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keichler 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Keichler. 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 72 military records available for the last name Keichler. For the veterans among your Keichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keichler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Keichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Keichler in 1971 was 80, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keichler 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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