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Keslin Family History

Keslin 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: Heslin, Kerlin, Kesling, Keelin, Karlin, Maslin, Berlin, Melin

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Where is the Keslin family from?

You can see how Keslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Keslin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Keslin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Keslin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keslin 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 Keslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keslin. 50% of Keslin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keslin women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keslin were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Keslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Keslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslin 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Keslin. 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 101 military records available for the last name Keslin. For the veterans among your Keslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keslin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Keslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Keslin in 1960 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keslin 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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