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Keisling Family History

Keisling Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kiesling.

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


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Where is the Keisling family from?

You can see how Keisling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keisling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Keisling families living in Tennessee. This was about 16% of all the recorded Keisling's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Keisling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisling 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 Keisling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keisling. 25% of Keisling men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Keisling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keisling were Clerk and Nursing.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Nursing
    8%

What Keisling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keisling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisling 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Keisling. 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 609 military records available for the last name Keisling. For the veterans among your Keisling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisling lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Keisling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keisling in 1949 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keisling 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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