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Kessans Family History

Kessans 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: Kessen, Kissane, Messano, Kerans, Messana, Kosman, Bassano, Kessel

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Where is the Kessans family from?

You can see how Kessans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kessans family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kessans's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Kessans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessans 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 Kessans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kessans. 45% of Kessans men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Kessans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Kessans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessans 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kessans. 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 Kessans. For the veterans among your Kessans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessans lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Kessans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kessans in 1975 was 62, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessans 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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