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Keighler Family History

Keighler 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: Keighley, Keigher, Keicher, Beichler, Keiler, Beighley, Kichler

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Where is the Keighler family from?

You can see how Keighler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keighler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keighler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Keighler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keighler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keighler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keighler 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 328 census records available for the last name Keighler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keighler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keighler. 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 32 military records available for the last name Keighler. For the veterans among your Keighler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keighler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Keighler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keighler in 1973 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keighler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keighler 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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