This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kesla family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kesla Family History

Kesla 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: Keslar, Vela, Keil, Kasza, Perla, Pella, Keel, Kelly, Testa, Kosa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kesla family from?

You can see how Kesla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesla family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kesla families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesla's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kesla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kesla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Kesla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesla census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kesla

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Kesla. 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.

View all Kesla immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kesla. For the veterans among your Kesla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kesla military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kesla family history

Discover More

What is the average Kesla lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesla 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kesla family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial