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Keyzer Name Meaning

Dutch (also De Keyzer): variant of Keyser .

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


Similar surnames: Kyzer, Keyser, Kezer, Keizer, Seyer, Kuyper, Kelzer, Kelner, Kizer

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Where is the Keyzer family from?

You can see how Keyzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keyzer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Keyzer families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyzer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Keyzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keyzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keyzer. 37% of Keyzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keyzer women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keyzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyzer 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 Keyzer. 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 200 military records available for the last name Keyzer. For the veterans among your Keyzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyzer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Keyzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keyzer in 1956 was 43, and 80 in 2002.

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