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Keislin Family History

Keislin 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: Keisling, Brislin, Killin, Zeitlin, Heslin, Keisler, Kemplin, Geeslin

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Where is the Keislin family from?

You can see how Keislin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keislin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Keislin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keislin family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Keislin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Keislin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Keislin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keislin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Keislin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keislin. For the veterans among your Keislin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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