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Keisor Family History

Keisor 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: Kisor, Keiser, Keysor, Kaiser, Peiser, Kreiser, Keiper, Reiser

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Where is the Keisor family from?

You can see how Keisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keisor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Keisor families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keisor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keisor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keisor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Keisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Keisor. 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 36 military records available for the last name Keisor. For the veterans among your Keisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Keisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keisor in 1964 was 55, and 92 in 1997.

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