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Keslan Family History

Keslan 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: Keelan, Keslar, Kaplan, Kosman, Kelman, Belan, Kalan, Selan, Mesman

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Where is the Keslan family from?

You can see how Keslan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keslan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Keslan families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keslan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Keslan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keslan 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 58 census records available for the last name Keslan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslan 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 Keslan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Keslan. For the veterans among your Keslan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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