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Keysel Family History

Keysel 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: Kessel, Keyser, Kesel, Keitel, Kusel, Kenkel, Keel, Kegel, Kelsey

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Where is the Keysel family from?

You can see how Keysel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keysel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Keysel families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Keysel families living in Shropshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Keysel's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Keysel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Keysel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keysel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Keysel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Keysel. For the veterans among your Keysel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keysel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1972, in the United States, Keysel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Keysel in 1967 was 65, and 65 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keysel 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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