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Keslak Family History

Keslak 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: Keslar, Maslak, Sestak, Keelan, Lesiak, Kosak, Sedlak, Kolak, Pelak

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Where is the Keslak family from?

You can see how Keslak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keslak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keslak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keslak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Keslak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keslak. 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 Keslak. For the veterans among your Keslak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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