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Keckeisen Family History

Keckeisen Name 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: Weckesser, Ketelsen, Brecheisen, Nickelsen, Mickelsen, Eckerson

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Where is the Keckeisen family from?

You can see how Keckeisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keckeisen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keckeisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Keckeisen families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Keckeisen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keckeisen families in 1880.
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What did your Keckeisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keckeisen. 50% of Keckeisen men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Keckeisen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keckeisen were Laborer and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Keckeisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keckeisen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Keckeisen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Keckeisen. For the veterans among your Keckeisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keckeisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keckeisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keckeisen in 1963 was 87, and 66 in 2004.

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