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Where is the Kess family from?

You can see how Kess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 62 Kess families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kess's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kess families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kess 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kess. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kess. For the veterans among your Kess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kess lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kess in 1960 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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Kess Family History