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Kesing Family History

Kesing 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: Kesting, Kesling, Keding, King, Kring, Helsing, Kiesling, Dusing

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Where is the Kesing family from?

You can see how Kesing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kesing family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kesing's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kesing families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesing 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 137 census records available for the last name Kesing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesing 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kesing. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kesing. For the veterans among your Kesing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesing lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Kesing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kesing in 1982 was 92, and 59 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesing 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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