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Keostler Family History

Keostler 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: Kestler, Ostler, Koster, Kostner, Kloster, Kottler, Kensler, Kessler

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Where is the Keostler family from?

You can see how Keostler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keostler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keostler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keostler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Keostler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keostler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Keostler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keostler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keostler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keostler. For the veterans among your Keostler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keostler lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keostler

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