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Keler Family History

Keler 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: Keller, Kelner, Keeler, Kelber, Keuler, Keser, Kelker, Keiler, Kelter

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Where is the Keler family from?

You can see how Keler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Keler families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Keler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keler. 18% of Keler men worked as a Farm Laborer and 28% of Keler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keler were Manager and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Breaster
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keler 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Keler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keler. For the veterans among your Keler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Keler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Keler in 1966 was 80, and 65 in 1983.

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