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Kesly Family History

Kesly 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: Kelly, Kealy, Keely, Kenly, Keily, Keil, Kenny, Espy, Kraly, Keel

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Where is the Kesly family from?

You can see how Kesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kesly families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kesly's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kesly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Kesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesly 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 Kesly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kesly. For the veterans among your Kesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesly lifespan?

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