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Keesler Family History

Keesler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiesler.

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


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Where is the Keesler family from?

You can see how Keesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Keesler families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keesler's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Keesler families in 1911.
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What did your Keesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keesler. 25% of Keesler men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Keesler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keesler were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Waitress
    6%

What Keesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Keesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesler 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Keesler. 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 Keesler. For the veterans among your Keesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keesler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Keesler in 1953 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keesler 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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