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Keesel Family History

Keesel 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: Kessel, Kiesel, Kesel, Keesey, Keesee, Keese, Keitel, Giesel, Kusel

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Where is the Keesel family from?

You can see how Keesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keesel families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keesel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Keesel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Keesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesel 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 Keesel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Keesel. For the veterans among your Keesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keesel lifespan?

Average Keesel life expectancy in 1964 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keesel 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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