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Kesher Family History

Kesher 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: Keser, Kesler, Lesher, Kester, Kesner, Fisher, Keller, Usher, Risher

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Where is the Kesher family from?

You can see how Kesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kesher families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kesher's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kesher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesher 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 253 census records available for the last name Kesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kesher. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kesher. For the veterans among your Kesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesher lifespan?

Average Kesher life expectancy in 2004 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesher 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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