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Keski Family History

Keski 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: Koski, Keske, Kasai, Kaske, Demski, Laski, Seki, Keck, Lesky, Keser

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Where is the Keski family from?

You can see how Keski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Keski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Keski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keski. 60% of Keski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Keski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Keski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keski 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Keski. 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 37 military records available for the last name Keski. For the veterans among your Keski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Keski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Keski in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keski 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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