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Keisman Family History

Keisman 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: Reisman, Keilman, Kreisman, Weisman, Eisman, Kinman, Krizman, Kosman

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Where is the Keisman family from?

You can see how Keisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Keisman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keisman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keisman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisman 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 228 census records available for the last name Keisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisman 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Keisman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Keisman. For the veterans among your Keisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Keisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keisman in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keisman 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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