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Kessie Family History

Kessie 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: Jessie, Kessel, Jesse, Leslie, Tessin, Kessler, Kessen, Messier

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Where is the Kessie family from?

You can see how Kessie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kessie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Kessie families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kessie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kessie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessie 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 Kessie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kessie. 30% of Kessie men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kessie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kessie were Waiter and Comptometer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Comptometer
    23%

What Kessie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kessie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessie 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kessie. 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 106 military records available for the last name Kessie. For the veterans among your Kessie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kessie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kessie in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessie 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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