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Keechler Family History

Keechler 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: Kuechler, Beechler, Kuchler, Keicher, Keeler, Buechler, Keckler

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Where is the Keechler family from?

You can see how Keechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keechler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Keechler families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Keechler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keechler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keechler 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 Keechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Candler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keechler. 100% of Keechler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keechler women worked as a Candler.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candler
    100%

What Keechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Keechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keechler 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Keechler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Keechler. For the veterans among your Keechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keechler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Keechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keechler in 1967 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keechler 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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