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Keysor Family History

Keysor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Keyser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keysor family from?

You can see how Keysor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keysor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keysor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Keysor families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Keysor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keysor families in 1911.
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What did your Keysor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keysor. 31% of Keysor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Keysor women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keysor were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Interior Decorator
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Keysor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keysor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keysor 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Keysor. 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 373 military records available for the last name Keysor. For the veterans among your Keysor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keysor lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Keysor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keysor in 1955 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keysor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keysor 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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