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Kesseman Family History

Kesseman 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: Kesselman, Messman, Wesselman, Kessen, Kassman, Kaseman, Hessman

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Where is the Kesseman family from?

You can see how Kesseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesseman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kesseman family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kesseman's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kesseman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesseman 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 16 census records available for the last name Kesseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesseman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kesseman. 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 military records available for the last name Kesseman. For the veterans among your Kesseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesseman

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