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Kesinger Name Meaning

South German: variant of Kiesinger a habitational or topographic name presumably of Württemberg origin or from a derivative of the old personal name Giso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kessinger, Kensinger, Gelsinger, Reisinger, Kasinger, Basinger

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Where is the Kesinger family from?

You can see how Kesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kesinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kesinger families in 1911.
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What did your Kesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesinger. 24% of Kesinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kesinger women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesinger 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Kesinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 425 military records available for the last name Kesinger. For the veterans among your Kesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesinger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kesinger in 1954 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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