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Keslinke Family History

Keslinke 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: Kesling, Klinke, Klinge, Klink, Exline, Leslie, Kiesling, De Line

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Where is the Keslinke family from?

You can see how Keslinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslinke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Keslinke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Keslinke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keslinke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keslinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keslinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keslinke. 100% of Keslinke men worked as a Roofer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Roofer
    100%

What Keslinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Keslinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslinke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Keslinke. 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 81 military records available for the last name Keslinke. For the veterans among your Keslinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keslinke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Keslinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keslinke in 1963 was 73, and 54 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keslinke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keslinke 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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