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Kesse Family History

Kesse 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: Kessel, Jesse, Kessen, Besse, Esse, Kresse, Kess, Hesse, Keske, Kosse

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Where is the Kesse family from?

You can see how Kesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kesse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Kesse families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kesse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kesse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesse 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 Kesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesse. 27% of Kesse men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kesse women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesse were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Kesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesse 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Kesse. 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 164 military records available for the last name Kesse. For the veterans among your Kesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kesse in 1968 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesse 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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