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Kesterholt Family History

Kesterholt 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, Osterholt, Westerholm, Westerhoff, Westervelt, Osterholm

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Where is the Kesterholt family from?

You can see how Kesterholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesterholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kesterholt family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesterholt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kesterholt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesterholt 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 15 census records available for the last name Kesterholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesterholt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kesterholt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kesterholt. For the veterans among your Kesterholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesterholt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1993, in the United States, Kesterholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kesterholt in 1955 was 25, and 67 in 1993.

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