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Kestell Family History

Kestell Surname Meaning

Cornish (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Kessell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kestell family from?

You can see how Kestell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kestell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Kestell families living in Cornwall. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kestell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kestell families in 1891.
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What did your Kestell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kestell. 43% of Kestell men worked as an Agricultural Farmer and 90% of Kestell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kestell were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Servic.

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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 1939

  • Agricultural Farmer
    43%
  • Dairy Farmer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Ambulance Server
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Servic
    6%

What Kestell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kestell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestell 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Kestell. 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 244 military records available for the last name Kestell. For the veterans among your Kestell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kestell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kestell in 1958 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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