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Keswater Family History

Keswater 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: Westwater, Kester, Koster, Tester, Ketter, Bywater, Bester, Kempster

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Where is the Keswater family from?

You can see how Keswater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keswater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keswater family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Keswater's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Keswater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keswater 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 23 census records available for the last name Keswater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keswater 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Keswater. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keswater. For the veterans among your Keswater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keswater lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Keswater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keswater in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keswater 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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