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Kesper Family History

Kesper 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: Keiper, Kemper, Esper, Keser, Kerper, Vesper, Desper, Kasper, Kesler

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Where is the Kesper family from?

You can see how Kesper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kesper family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kesper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kesper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesper. 100% of Kesper men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kesper women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

What Kesper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Kesper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesper 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Kesper. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kesper. For the veterans among your Kesper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kesper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kesper in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesper 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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