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Keshish Family History

Keshish 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: Beamish, Teshima, Klish, Reddish, Krish, Kennis, Klemish, Keith

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Where is the Keshish family from?

You can see how Keshish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keshish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keshish family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Keshish's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keshish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keshish 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 23 census records available for the last name Keshish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keshish 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Keshish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keshish. For the veterans among your Keshish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keshish lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Keshish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keshish in 1984 was 88, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keshish 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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