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Keisker Family History

Keisker 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: Keisler, Keister, Kisker, Keiser, Kaiser, Kerker, Reisner, Kinker

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Where is the Keisker family from?

You can see how Keisker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keisker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Keisker families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Keisker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Keisker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keisker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keisker. 42% of Keisker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Keisker women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Keisker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Keisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisker 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Keisker. 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 128 military records available for the last name Keisker. For the veterans among your Keisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keisker in 1966 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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