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Keeser Family History

Keeser 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: Keyser, Keeler, Keser, Neeser, Kieser, Kaeser, Feeser, Keesey, Keesee

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Where is the Keeser family from?

You can see how Keeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Keeser families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Keeser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keeser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeser 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 Keeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeser. 30% of Keeser men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Keeser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keeser were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeser 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Keeser. 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 235 military records available for the last name Keeser. For the veterans among your Keeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Keeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keeser in 1964 was 72, and 98 in 2003.

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