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Keeslar Family History

Keeslar 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: Keslar, Keesler, Keelan, Keeler, Kensler, Kessler, Kiesler, Keisler

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Where is the Keeslar family from?

You can see how Keeslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeslar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keeslar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Keeslar families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keeslar's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Keeslar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeslar 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 Keeslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keeslar. 50% of Keeslar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

What Keeslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Keeslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeslar 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Keeslar. 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 113 military records available for the last name Keeslar. For the veterans among your Keeslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeslar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Keeslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keeslar in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeslar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeslar 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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