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Keosky Family History

Keosky 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: Klosky, Kosky, Koski, Kelsey, Lesky, Kosko, Trosky, Koshy, Kersey

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Where is the Keosky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keosky 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 Keosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keosky. 60% of Keosky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Keosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keosky 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keosky. 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 35 military records available for the last name Keosky. For the veterans among your Keosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keosky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Keosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keosky in 1960 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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