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Keisen Family History

Keisen 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: Eisen, Kessen, Reisen, Neisen, Leisen, Keilen, Keiser, Geisen, Kaiser

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Where is the Keisen family from?

You can see how Keisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Keisen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Keisen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisen 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 220 census records available for the last name Keisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Keisen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Keisen. For the veterans among your Keisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Keisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keisen in 1963 was 86, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keisen 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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