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Kestelman Family History

Kestelman 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: Kesselman, Westerman, Wesselman, Ketterman, Kosterman, Hesterman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Kestelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestelman 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kestelman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kestelman. For the veterans among your Kestelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestelman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Kestelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kestelman in 1972 was 95, and 74 in 1978.

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