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Keesor Family History

Keesor 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: Reesor, Keysor, Keeton, Kelson, Keyser, Keeler, Keser, Neeser, Beeson

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Where is the Keesor family from?

You can see how Keesor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keesor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Keesor family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keesor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keesor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keesor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Keesor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Keesor. 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 31 military records available for the last name Keesor. For the veterans among your Keesor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keesor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Keesor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Keesor in 1978 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keesor 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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