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Keselis Family History

Keselis 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: Kellis, Kesel, Deselms, Keels, Keelin, Melis, Gesell, Kusel, Kessel

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Where is the Keselis family from?

You can see how Keselis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keselis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keselis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Keselis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keselis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keselis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Keselis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keselis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Keselis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keselis. For the veterans among your Keselis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keselis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Keselis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Keselis in 1969 was 54, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keselis 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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