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Kesmeyer Family History

Kesmeyer 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: Neumeyer, Kammeyer, Klusmeyer, De Meyer, Kemmerer, Kemerer, Newmeyer

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Where is the Kesmeyer family from?

You can see how Kesmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kesmeyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kesmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesmeyer 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 15 census records available for the last name Kesmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesmeyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kesmeyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kesmeyer. For the veterans among your Kesmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesmeyer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Kesmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kesmeyer in 1972 was 92, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesmeyer 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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