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Kese Family History

Kese 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: Kase, Kuse, Keser, Kise, Nese, Kesel, Lese, Kee, Kes, Kess

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Where is the Kese family from?

You can see how Kese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kese family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kese family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kese's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kese families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kese 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 Kese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kese. 100% of Kese men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kese women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Kese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kese 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kese. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kese. For the veterans among your Kese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kese lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Kese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kese in 1969 was 83, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kese 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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