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Keshlear Family History

Keshlear 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: Kessler, Keslar, Kehler, Kesler, Deshler, Keszler, Kestler, Beshear

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Where is the Keshlear family from?

You can see how Keshlear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keshlear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keshlear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Keshlear families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Keshlear's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Keshlear families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Keshlear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keshlear 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keshlear. 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 22 military records available for the last name Keshlear. For the veterans among your Keshlear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keshlear lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Keshlear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keshlear in 1974 was 70, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keshlear 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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