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Keszel Family History

Keszel 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: Kessel, Kestel, Kesel, Keitel, Kusel, Kenkel, Kozel, Keel, Hetzel

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Where is the Keszel family from?

You can see how Keszel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keszel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keszel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keszel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keszel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keszel 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 8 census records available for the last name Keszel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keszel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Keszel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keszel. For the veterans among your Keszel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keszel lifespan?

Average Keszel life expectancy in 1973 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keszel 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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