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Kesslar Family History

Kesslar 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: Kessler, Keslar, Tessler, Kissler, Fessler, Kensler, Hessler, Nessler

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Where is the Kesslar family from?

You can see how Kesslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesslar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesslar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kesslar families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesslar's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kesslar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesslar 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 Kesslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kesslar. 100% of Kesslar men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kesslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Kesslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesslar 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kesslar. 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 170 military records available for the last name Kesslar. For the veterans among your Kesslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesslar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kesslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kesslar in 1967 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesslar 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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