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Kessenich Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Kessenich near Bonn.

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


Similar surnames: Eisenach, Lengerich, Sensenig, Hessen, Kessel, Kesten, Kassen, Nessen

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Where is the Kessenich family from?

You can see how Kessenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessenich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kessenich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kessenich families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kessenich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kessenich families in 1880.
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What did your Kessenich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kessenich. 40% of Kessenich men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kessenich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kessenich were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Kessenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessenich 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Kessenich. 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 439 military records available for the last name Kessenich. For the veterans among your Kessenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessenich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kessenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kessenich in 1961 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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