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Kesker Family History

Kesker 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: Kerker, Keser, Kelker, Kisker, Kesler, Mesker, Esker, Kester, Kesner

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Where is the Kesker family from?

You can see how Kesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kesker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kesker families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kesker's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kesker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesker 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 187 census records available for the last name Kesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kesker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kesker. For the veterans among your Kesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesker lifespan?

Average Kesker life expectancy in 1967 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesker 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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