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Keasling Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiessling .

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


Similar surnames: Keesling, Keisling, Keeling, Keasler, Kisling, Kiessling, Kesling

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Where is the Keasling family from?

You can see how Keasling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keasling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keasling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Keasling family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keasling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keasling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keasling 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 Keasling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keasling. 47% of Keasling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keasling women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Keasling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keasling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keasling 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Keasling. 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 251 military records available for the last name Keasling. For the veterans among your Keasling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keasling lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keasling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keasling in 1953 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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