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Keissner Family History

Keissner 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: Meissner, Kessner, Kissner, Leissner, Reisner, Weisser, Beisner

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Where is the Keissner family from?

You can see how Keissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keissner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keissner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keissner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keissner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keissner 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 61 census records available for the last name Keissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keissner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Keissner. 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 94 military records available for the last name Keissner. For the veterans among your Keissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keissner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keissner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keissner

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