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Keitzer Family History

Keitzer 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: Kritzer, Keiter, Kreitzer, Keizer, Seitzer, Kreutzer, Keitel, Ketter

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Where is the Keitzer family from?

You can see how Keitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Keitzer families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Keitzer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Keitzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keitzer. 38% of Keitzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keitzer women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Manager
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Keitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitzer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Keitzer. 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 166 military records available for the last name Keitzer. For the veterans among your Keitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitzer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Keitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Keitzer in 1953 was 36, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitzer 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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