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Keslar Family History

Keslar Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kessler or Jewish (Ashkenazic) Keslyar or Kesler (see Kessler).

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


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Where is the Keslar family from?

You can see how Keslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keslar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keslar family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Keslar's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Keslar families in 1891.
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What did your Keslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keslar. 19% of Keslar men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Keslar women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keslar were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Keslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslar 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Keslar. 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 457 military records available for the last name Keslar. For the veterans among your Keslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keslar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keslar in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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