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Keaster Family History

Keaster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kister or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keaster family from?

You can see how Keaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Keaster families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Keaster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keaster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keaster 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 Keaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keaster. 43% of Keaster men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Keaster women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keaster were Auto Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Auto Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Keaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaster 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Keaster. 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 284 military records available for the last name Keaster. For the veterans among your Keaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keaster lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keaster in 1953 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keaster 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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