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Keiler Family History

Keiler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of wooden pegs and wedges or a woodchopper from an agent derivative of Middle High German kīl ‘wedge wooden peg’.

German: possibly a derivative of Geil.

Scottish (Perthshire and Glasgow): variant of Keillor.

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


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Where is the Keiler family from?

You can see how Keiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Keiler families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Keiler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keiler families in 1911.
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What did your Keiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keiler. 24% of Keiler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Keiler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keiler were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiler 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Keiler. 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 Keiler. For the veterans among your Keiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keiler in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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