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Keiso Family History

Keiso 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: Kelso, Reis, Meis, Geist, Keil, Heino, Meise, Weiss, Kiss, Keim

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Where is the Keiso family from?

You can see how Keiso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiso family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Keiso families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Keiso's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Keiso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiso 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 69 census records available for the last name Keiso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiso 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Keiso. 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 18 military records available for the last name Keiso. For the veterans among your Keiso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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