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Keisala Family History

Keisala 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: Kelsall, Sala, La Sala, Keitel, Keil, Kessel, Keinath, Kendall

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Where is the Keisala family from?

You can see how Keisala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Keisala families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Keisala's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keisala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keisala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keisala. 50% of Keisala men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Boatswain Mate
    50%
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What Keisala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Keisala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisala 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Keisala. 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 56 military records available for the last name Keisala. For the veterans among your Keisala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisala lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Keisala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keisala in 1959 was 74, and 58 in 2001.

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