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Keissling Family History

Keissling 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: Kissling, Keisling, Kiesling, Wessling, Hessling, Kesling, Kisling

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Where is the Keissling family from?

You can see how Keissling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keissling family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keissling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Keissling families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keissling's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Keissling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Keissling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keissling 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Keissling. 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 33 military records available for the last name Keissling. For the veterans among your Keissling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keissling lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keissling 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keissling

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