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Keshner Family History

Keshner 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: Leshner, Kushner, Kershner, Keehner, Kashner, Kessner, Kestner

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Where is the Keshner family from?

You can see how Keshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keshner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keshner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Keshner families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keshner's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Keshner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keshner 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 Keshner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keshner. 43% of Keshner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keshner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keshner were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Supervisor
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Keshner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keshner 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Keshner. 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 121 military records available for the last name Keshner. For the veterans among your Keshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keshner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keshner in 1963 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keshner 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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