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Keisser Family History

Keisser 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: Weisser, Keisler, Keister, Beisser, Keiser, Geisser, Heisser, Kaiser

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Where is the Keisser family from?

You can see how Keisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Keisser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keisser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keisser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisser 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 323 census records available for the last name Keisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisser 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Keisser. 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 85 military records available for the last name Keisser. For the veterans among your Keisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Keisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keisser in 1959 was 30, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keisser 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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