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Kesmer Family History

Kesmer 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, Kemmer, Kasmer, Kesler, Tesmer, Mesmer, Kester, Kesner, Jesmer

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Where is the Kesmer family from?

You can see how Kesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kesmer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kesmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kesmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesmer 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 226 census records available for the last name Kesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesmer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kesmer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kesmer. For the veterans among your Kesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesmer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesmer

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