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Kesckes Family History

Kesckes 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: Kerekes, Eckes, Beckes, Meckes, Kesecker, Kempkes, Keske, Kerkes

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Where is the Kesckes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesckes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kesckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kesckes. 100% of Kesckes men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kesckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesckes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kesckes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kesckes. For the veterans among your Kesckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesckes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kesckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kesckes in 1971 was 59, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesckes 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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