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Kesa Family History

Kesa Surname 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: Kosa, Cesa, Kasa, Mesa, Pesa, Kes, Kess, Kea, Kos, Kaba

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Where is the Kesa family from?

You can see how Kesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kesa family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kesa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Kesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesa 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kesa. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kesa. For the veterans among your Kesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesa lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1991, in the United States, Kesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kesa in 1958 was 61, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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