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Keslor Family History

Keslor 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: Keslar, Keylor, Kesler, Keller, Nestor, Kellow, Koslow, Keeler

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Where is the Keslor family from?

You can see how Keslor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keslor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Keslor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keslor family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Keslor's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Keslor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keslor 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 88 census records available for the last name Keslor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keslor 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Keslor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Keslor. For the veterans among your Keslor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keslor lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Keslor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keslor in 1985 was 67, and 45 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keslor 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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