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Keesling Family History

Keesling Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiessling.

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


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Where is the Keesling family from?

You can see how Keesling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Keesling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Keesling families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keesling's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Keesling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keesling 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 Keesling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keesling. 32% of Keesling men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Keesling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keesling were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Keesling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Keesling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesling 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Keesling. 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 Keesling. For the veterans among your Keesling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keesling lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Keesling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keesling in 1951 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keesling 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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