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Keezer Name Meaning

Altered form of German Kieser .

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


Similar surnames: Keeter, Peeper, Keeler, Peeler, Seeger, Reeser, Kelner, Deemer

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Where is the Keezer family from?

You can see how Keezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keezer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keezer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Keezer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Keezer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Keezer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keezer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keezer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keezer. 35% of Keezer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Keezer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keezer were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keezer 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Keezer. 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 442 military records available for the last name Keezer. For the veterans among your Keezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keezer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Keezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Keezer in 1959 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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