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Kezer Family History

Kezer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Flemish and Dutch Keyser ‘emperor’ or of its Dutch variant Keijser.

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


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Where is the Kezer family from?

You can see how Kezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kezer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kezer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kezer families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kezer's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kezer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kezer 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 Kezer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kezer. 42% of Kezer men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Kezer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kezer were Clerk and Student Nurse.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Student Nurse
    15%

What Kezer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kezer 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Kezer. 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 447 military records available for the last name Kezer. For the veterans among your Kezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kezer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kezer in 1963 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kezer 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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