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Keslake Family History

Keslake Surname Meaning

see Kerslake.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keslake family from?

You can see how Keslake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslake family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Keslake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Keslake families living in Devon. This was about 76% of all the recorded Keslake's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Keslake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keslake 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 Keslake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keslake. 50% of Keslake men worked as a Baker and 85% of Keslake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keslake were Coal Merchant and Telephonist G P O.

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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 1939

  • Baker
    50%
  • Coal Merchant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Telephonist G P O
    16%

What Keslake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Keslake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslake 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Keslake. 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 54 military records available for the last name Keslake. For the veterans among your Keslake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keslake lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Keslake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keslake in 1968 was 55, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keslake 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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