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Keithler Family History

Keithler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Keithley, Keicher, Keighley, Beichler, Keigher, Keiler, Kittler

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Where is the Keithler family from?

You can see how Keithler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keithler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keithler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keithler family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Keithler's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Keithler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keithler 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 Keithler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keithler. 100% of Keithler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Keithler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Keithler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keithler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Keithler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Keithler. For the veterans among your Keithler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keithler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Keithler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Keithler in 1968 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keithler 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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