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Keasler Family History

Keasler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiesler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keasler family from?

You can see how Keasler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keasler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keasler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Keasler families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keasler's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Keasler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keasler 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 Keasler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keasler. 30% of Keasler men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Keasler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keasler were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Winder
    15%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Keasler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keasler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keasler 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Keasler. 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 806 military records available for the last name Keasler. For the veterans among your Keasler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keasler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Keasler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Keasler in 1960 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keasler 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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