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Keckstein Family History

Keckstein 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: Eckstein, Kerstein, Kalkstein, Dickstein, Ekstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Keckstein family from?

You can see how Keckstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keckstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keckstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Keckstein families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keckstein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Keckstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keckstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keckstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Keckstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Keckstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keckstein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Keckstein. 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 17 military records available for the last name Keckstein. For the veterans among your Keckstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keckstein lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Keckstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keckstein in 1976 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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