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Kestenholz Family History

Kestenholz 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: Westerhold, Kienholz, Westerholm, Sponholz, Fahrenholz, Osterholt

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Where is the Kestenholz family from?

You can see how Kestenholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestenholz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kestenholz families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kestenholz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kestenholz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestenholz 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 Kestenholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kestenholz. 50% of Kestenholz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Marble Cutter
    50%

What Kestenholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Kestenholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestenholz 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kestenholz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kestenholz. For the veterans among your Kestenholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestenholz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kestenholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kestenholz in 1966 was 77, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kestenholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestenholz 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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