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Keilers Family History

Keilers 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: Keiler, Eilers, Keller, Keiper, Keeler, Keuler, Beiler, Kemler

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Where is the Keilers family from?

You can see how Keilers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keilers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Keilers family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keilers's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Keilers families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilers 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 Keilers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keilers. 100% of Keilers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Keilers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilers 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Keilers. 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 37 military records available for the last name Keilers. For the veterans among your Keilers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Keilers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keilers in 1972 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilers 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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