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Keesecker Family History

Keesecker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiesecker: possibly a nickname from Middle Low German kīf-sake ‘legal dispute’ or alternatively a topographic name from Kies ‘gravel coarse sand’.

It may also derive from Ecke ‘corner’ or -ecker from Acker ‘field’.

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


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Where is the Keesecker family from?

You can see how Keesecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keesecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Keesecker families living in West Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Keesecker's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Keesecker families in 1880.
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What did your Keesecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keesecker. 26% of Keesecker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keesecker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keesecker were Teacher and Beautician.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%

What Keesecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keesecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesecker 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Keesecker. 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 312 military records available for the last name Keesecker. For the veterans among your Keesecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keesecker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Keesecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Keesecker in 1954 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keesecker 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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