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Kessick Family History

Kessick 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: Messick, Essick, Kissick, Beswick, Kossack, Kostick, Eslick, Lesnick

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Where is the Kessick family from?

You can see how Kessick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kessick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Kessick families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessick's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Kessick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessick 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 Kessick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kessick. 100% of Kessick men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kessick women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Kessick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Kessick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessick 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Kessick. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kessick. For the veterans among your Kessick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kessick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kessick in 1967 was 62, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessick 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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