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Keehler Family History

Keehler 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: Keeler, Kuehler, Kaehler, Kehler, Keebler, Beehler, Keehner, Keesler

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Where is the Keehler family from?

You can see how Keehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keehler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Keehler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keehler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keehler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keehler 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 Keehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keehler. 72% of Keehler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keehler women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Attendant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Keehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Keehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keehler 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Keehler. 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 73 military records available for the last name Keehler. For the veterans among your Keehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keehler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Keehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keehler in 1969 was 86, and 103 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keehler 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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