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Keckler Family History

Keckler Name Meaning

Altered form of German Kechler an occupational name for a potter from an agent derivative of Middle High German kachel ‘clay pot tile’. Later it came to denote a stove fitter who built the typical Bavarian and Austrian tile stoves.

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


Similar surnames: Heckler, Seckler, Beckler, Geckler, Meckler, Kemler, Kuchler, Kelker

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Where is the Keckler family from?

You can see how Keckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keckler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Keckler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keckler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keckler families in 1911.
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What did your Keckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keckler. 27% of Keckler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keckler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keckler were Truck Driver and Owner. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Owner
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keckler 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Keckler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 987 military records available for the last name Keckler. For the veterans among your Keckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keckler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Keckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Keckler in 1954 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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