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Keseler Family History

Keseler 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: Keeler, Kessler, Kesler, Keszler, Kestler, Keller, Tessler, Kissler

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Where is the Keseler family from?

You can see how Keseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keseler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keseler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Keseler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Keseler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Keseler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keseler 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 Keseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keseler. 24% of Keseler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keseler women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keseler were Farmer and Operator.

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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%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Keseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Keseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keseler 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Keseler. 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 57 military records available for the last name Keseler. For the veterans among your Keseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keseler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Keseler in 1963 was 67, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keseler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keseler 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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