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Kessenger Family History

Kessenger 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: Messenger, Kessinger, Messinger, Kissinger, Kesinger, Hessinger

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Where is the Kessenger family from?

You can see how Kessenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kessenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kessenger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kessenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessenger 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 Kessenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kessenger. 45% of Kessenger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kessenger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kessenger were Proprietor and Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Kessenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Kessenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessenger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kessenger. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kessenger. For the veterans among your Kessenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessenger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kessenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kessenger in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessenger 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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