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Kesdorf Family History

Kesdorf 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: Kasdorf, Reisdorf, Endorf, Seedorf, Wendorf, Alsdorf, Bendorf, Nestor

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kesdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesdorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kesdorf. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Kesdorf. For the veterans among your Kesdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesdorf lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Kesdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kesdorf in 1976 was 86, and 89 in 1990.

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