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Keslie Family History

Keslie 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: Leslie, Kellie, Emslie, Helie, Jessie, Kellis, Heslin, Kaskie, Koskie

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Where is the Keslie family from?

You can see how Keslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keslie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Keslie family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keslie's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Keslie families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Keslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslie 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Keslie. 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 Keslie. For the veterans among your Keslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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