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Keskitalo Family History

Keskitalo 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: Keitel, Westall, Kestel, Reitano, Leitao, Ylitalo, Vestal, Spitale

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Where is the Keskitalo family from?

You can see how Keskitalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keskitalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Keskitalo families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keskitalo's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Keskitalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keskitalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keskitalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keskitalo. 56% of Keskitalo 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
    56%
  • Blacksmith
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Keskitalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Keskitalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keskitalo 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Keskitalo. 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 101 military records available for the last name Keskitalo. For the veterans among your Keskitalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keskitalo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Keskitalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keskitalo in 1970 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

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