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Keskel Family History

Keskel 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: Kenkel, Kessel, Kestel, Kesel, Kaskel, Keske, Kerker, Kunkel, Keitel

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Where is the Keskel family from?

You can see how Keskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keskel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keskel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Keskel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keskel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keskel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Keskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keskel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Keskel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Keskel. For the veterans among your Keskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keskel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Keskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keskel in 1974 was 64, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keskel 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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