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Keisel Family History

Keisel Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Kiesel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keisel family from?

You can see how Keisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Keisel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Keisel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keisel families in 1891.
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What did your Keisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keisel. 40% of Keisel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keisel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keisel were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Keisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisel 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Keisel. 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 308 military records available for the last name Keisel. For the veterans among your Keisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Keisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Keisel in 1961 was 35, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keisel 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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