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Keizer Family History

Keizer Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch keyser ‘emperor’ modern Dutch keizer (from Latin Caesar).

Compare Keyser see also Kaiser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keizer family from?

You can see how Keizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Keizer families living in Cheshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Keizer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Keizer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keizer 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 Keizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keizer. 67% of Keizer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Keizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Keizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keizer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keizer. 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 810 military records available for the last name Keizer. For the veterans among your Keizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keizer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Keizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Keizer in 1946 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keizer 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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